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Britten-Norman Islander

Britten-Norman · BN2P

The iconic Islander. Flies between Caribbean islands, Scottish Highlands, and remote Pacific atolls. Built for short unpaved strips.

A twin-engine piston in the small category that tops out at FL132, staying below standard jet routes. Cruises at just 139 kts, much slower than surrounding jet traffic. Touches down at just 50 kts.

2x PistonSmallRECAT FFL132 ceilingILS capable

Performance

ParameterValue
Engines2 x Piston
Weight classSmall (S)
RECAT-EU categoryF (Light)
Service ceiling13,200 ft (FL132)
Max climb rate970 fpm
Max descent rate900 fpm

Speed envelope

ParameterValue
Minimum speed80 kts
Landing speed50 kts
Cruise speed139 kts
Maximum speed147 kts

Runway requirements

Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.

ParameterValue
Takeoff field length1,823 ft (0.30 nm)
Landing field length1,519 ft (0.25 nm)

Equipment

CapabilityStatus
ILS approachesYes
Fix navigationYes
SRS category2
LAHSO category1

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