First flight - 1965
1965
Britten-Norman
Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander BN-2B
BN2PFora do escopo executivo · Aviação geral
Twin-Engine Piston✓ in production1965 present
Range
755 NM · 1,398 km
MTOW
2,994 kg
Cruise
130 kt · 241 km/h
Seats
10
10 seats (pilot included)
New price
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Specifications for the BN-2B Islander variant. Sources: en.wikipedia.org (checked on 10/10/2026).
The Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander BN-2B is a twin-engine piston in production since 1965. It has a range of 755 nm, a cruise speed of 130 kt (241 km/h), 10 seats (pilot included). In Brazil there are 2 active units in the RAB-ANAC, excluding cancelled registrations.
Source: RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/10/2026) and Jet Tracker catalog (spec sheet reviewed on 11/7/2026).
Temporal identity
First flight
Jan 01, 1965
FAA cert.
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ANAC cert.
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Deliveries start
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Units produced
1,280
British high-wing utility twin-engine aircraft with fixed landing gear, designed for short and rough runways, with up to 9 passengers and 1 pilot. In Brazil it serves regional connections and utility operations in remote regions, such as the Amazon and the coast. It has been in production for decades, which ensures support and parts in the market.
Detailed specs
Performance
- Power
- 2x 260 hp
- Engine
- 2x Lycoming O-540-E4C5
Cabin and comfort
Detailed specs pending
Avionics and engines
Detailed specs pending
Operating costs
- Data source
- consumo: https://planephd.com/research/britten-norman-bn-2-islander
- Last updated
- 2026
External dimensions
- Overall length
- 10.86 m
- Wingspan
- 14.94 m
- Height
- 4.18 m
Weights & fuel
- Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW)
- 2,994 kg
Cabin
Standard configuration
9 typical seats (pilot included) · 10 max
Length
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Width
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Height
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Volume
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Baggage
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History
Brazil Fleet
Lineage
Model with no documented lineage in the manufacturer's line.
Curiosities and highlights
Curated knowledge pending.
Registrations in Brazil
1 operational aircraft owned by companies in the ANAC registry (RAB). Each opens the profile with owner, operator, status and history.
Frequently asked questions
What is the range of the Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander BN-2B?
The maximum range is 755 nm (755 NM · 1,398 km).
How fast is the Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander BN-2B?
Cruise speed is 130 kt, equivalent to 241 km/h.
How many passengers does the Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander BN-2B seat?
The Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander BN-2B has 10 seats in total, counting the pilot seat: up to 9 passengers.
How many Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander BN-2B are there in Brazil?
There are 2 active units in the RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/10/2026): operational, mark reservation or suspended, excluding cancelled registrations.