PILATUS BRITTEN-NORMAN (PB-N)
| Manufacturer | PWR | Max TD | WS | FL | Max RF | Max Kts/Mach | H | Max OC | Max Pay. | C | P | Max WLE | E |
| BN2B-20 Islander Multi-purpose | 224kW | 14.9 | 10.9 | 1,991 | 143kt | 932 | 10 | ||||||
| 2 x Textron-Lycoming IO-KIB5 | |||||||||||||
| BN2T-4S crew will usually comprise pilot + 3 with interior used for mission equipt fit. | |||||||||||||
| BN2T-4S Defender 4000 Special mission - Maritime patrol | 335kW | 16.2 | 12.3 | 1,876 | 150kt | 4 | 25,000 | 1,542 | 4 | 16 | 8h 30min | ||
| 2 x Allison 250-B17 F Turboprop | |||||||||||||
| BN2T Defender Turboprop utility transport | 313kW | 14.9 | 10.9 | 1,349 | 150kt | 4 | 25,000 | 1,343 | 4 | 9 | 1270 | 7hrs | |
| 2 x Allison 250-B17 C Turboprop | |||||||||||||
| Range with max fuel | |||||||||||||
| BN2T Islander/Defender Multi-purpose | 245kW | 14.9 | 10.9 | 1,349 | 170kt | 1,161 | 10 | ||||||
| 2 x\Rolls/Royce/Allison 250 B17C turboprop | |||||||||||||
Abbreviations: PWR-Power, Max TD-Thrust dry, Max TR-Thrust re-heat, WS-Wingspan, FL-Fuselage length, Max RF-Max range (km), H-Hardpoints, Max OC-Max Operating Ceiling, Max Pay.-Max Payload, C-Crew, P-Pax, Max WLE-Max Load External (warload) (kg), E-Endurance, CR Max PNR-Combat Radius Max Payload No-Refuel.
Pilatus Britten-Norman, Bembridge Airport, Bembridge, PO35 5PR, Isle of Wright, UK; Tel:+44 0 1983 872 511/5, Fax+44 0 1983 873 246, Telex 86277/86866 PBNBEM G, WWW www.britten-norman.com
Defender
The BN2T Defender is based on the BN2 Islander airframe, over 1,200 of which have been delivered to customers in 130 countries. Current operators of the turbine-engined Defender include the British Army, Pakistan Maritime Security Agency, Moroccan ministry of fisheries and the Cyprus Police.
The piston-engined variant is in operation with the Indian navy, Belgian army, Philippine navy and Belize defence force, among other customers. All variants of the aircraft can be fitted with a variety of surveillance equipment. for offshore patrol or light maritime attack.
Source: Flight International
