Britten-Norman 2B-26 Islander Falkland Island Government Air Service VP-FBD
- Manufacturer:
- Britten-Norman
- Type / Model:
- Islander
- Registration:
- VP-FBD
- Colour Scheme:
- Falkland Island Government Air Service
- Location:
- Stanley, Falkland Islands
- Photographer:
- Rob Carter
- Date Taken:
- 06/08/2025
- Image ID:
- #487207
- High-Res Photo Dimensions (Pixels):
- 4500 x 3000
- Image Description:
- Along with VP-FMC and Sea Harrier ZH801 (actually painted as ZH800). The Sea Harrier will be an exhibit in a new large building as part of The Falkland Islands Museums.
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Aircraft Data
Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander is a light utility aircraft, mainline airliner and cargo aircraft. It is the best-selling commercial aircraft produced in Western Europe.
The BN-2B Defender 4000 a stretched Islander military version used by the Army and Police forces in the United Kingdom and over 30 military and government operators around the world.
| Country of Origin | First Flight | No. Built | No. In Service | Crew | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1965 | 1280 | 750 | 1 | 9 - 0 |
Power
Standard engine is the 300HP Lycoming also a 260HP Lycoming version and a twin Rolls-Royce 250 B17C series Turboprop model is available.
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* Also available in fuel injection and supercharged versions.
Dimensions
| Length | 10.87 m. 35 ft. 8 in. |
| Wing Span | 14.94 m. 49 ft. 0 in. |
| Height | 3.96 m. 13 ft. 0 in. |
| Empty Weight | 1668 kg. 3675 lbs. |
| Max Weight | 2996 kg. 6600 lbs. |
Performance
| Max Speed | 274 kph 170 mph |
| Cruise Speed | 257 kph 160 mph |
| Ceiling | 4023.36 m. 13200 ft. |
| Normal Range | 1111 600 nm km. |
| Max Range | 1619 874 nm km. |
Display data using: Metric Imperial
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