The BN-2T Turbine Islander represents a turboprop-powered evolution of the successful Islander design, offering enhanced performance for operators requiring greater capability in remote environments. First flown in 1977 as a prototype, the production version entered service in 1981. This twin-engine high-wing aircraft accommodates up to 10 passengers and features twin Allison 250-B17C turboprops producing 400 shaft horsepower each. With its 49-foot wingspan and emphasis on payload capacity over speed, the BN-2T was manufactured by Britten-Norman.
View in Encyclopedia| HEX CODE | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate | — | 2139 | France | 399513 | |
| Corporate | — | 2231 | Turkey | 4bd167 | |
| Corporate | — | 2158 | South Africa | 00a278 | |
| Corporate | — | 2151 | South Africa | 00a8ba | |
| Corporate | — | 2141 | South Africa | 00a8bb |