General Aviation

Pilatus Aircraft Bn2t Islander

Manufacturer: Pilatus Aircraft

The Britten‑Norman BN‑2 Islander is a British light utility aircraft and regional airliner. Designed in the 1960s, it remains in production and is one of Europe’s best‑selling commercial types, with more than 750 units in service worldwide for both civilian and military operators.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
pilatus-aircraft-bn2t-islander
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
2
Example Registration
N685KW

Specifications

Wingspan
14.94 m / 49 ft
Length
10.86 m / 35 ft
Height
4.18 m / 13 ft
Max Speed
274 km/h / 170 mph
Cruise Speed
240 km/h / 150 mph
Range
1398 km / 755 nmi
Ceiling
4000 m / 13000 ft
First Flight
1965-06-13
Production Start
1965
Total Built
1280

Variants

  • BN2T ISLANDER- 2 registrations - Example N685KW

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