A Winair Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander at Princess Juliana Airport in 2006.
Islander CC2 of the RAF.
| Category. | Statistic. |
|---|---|
| First flight on. | 13 June 1965 |
| Retired on. | Still in use |
| Major contractor(s). | Britten-Norman |
| Dose it use nukes or cruse missiles. | No. |
| Fight ceiling. | 11,300 ft (3,400 m) |
| Top speed. | 148 kn (170 mph, 274 km/h) at sea level. |
| VTOL. | No. |
| Range. | 755 nmi (869 mi, 1,398 km) at 130 kn (150 mph; 241 km/h) and 12,000 ft (3,700 m) (59% power, standard fuel). |
| Crew, including instructor(s). | 1 pilot and 1 instructor or 1 plot and 10 passengers. |
| Nationality(s). | British. |
| Class. | Categories:
Utility, cargo, passenger, trainer and liaison aircraft. |
| Rate of climb. | 860 ft/min (4.4 m/s) at sea level |
| Links. | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Britten-Norman_BN-2_Islander, https://britten-norman.com/britten-norman-products/islander/, https://britten-norman.com/, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Britten-Norman_BN-2_Islander, https://simpleflying.com/britten-norman-islander-history/, https://simpleflying.com/jozsef-vadari-wizz-air-investigation-easa/ and https://eliteaviations.com/news/2022/06/12/the-britten-norman-islanders-first-flight/ |