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Islander Turbine

BlackBox Simulation

ISLANDERDEFENDERBN2TBN2T-4SBRITTEN NORMAN

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The BN-2 Islander is a 1960s British light utility aircraft, main-line feeder airliner and cargo utility aircraft, One of the best-selling commercial aircraft types produced in Europe and sold world-wide. Although designed in the 1960s, over 750 are still in service with commercial operators around the world. The aircraft is also used by the Army and Police forces in the United Kingdom and is a popular light transport with over 30 military aviation operators around the world.

The original piston-engine Defender has seen service since the 1970s in Central Africa. In the 1980s and 90s a turbine version was introduced, which has seen service with, amongst many others, customers such as the UK Ministry of Defence and the Royal Oman Police. The latest version of the Defender comes from a similar pedigree, with its short field landing capability, durability, low purchase and operating costs and low maintenance. However, it also incorporates numerous improvements such as the extended cabin, enhanced range and endurance, increased payload, electronic flight instruments and the scope to integrate a wide range of specialist mission equipment.

The Defender's transit speed is 160 knots, but it also has exceptional low-speed handling and manoeuvring capabilities at around 70-90 knots allowing for continuous tight turns during low level observation, inspection and photography. At this low speed it has an endurance of around 8 hours assisted by an extended fuselage and larger wings which has been developed for improved fuel capacity. Fitted with durable and fuel efficient Rolls Royce Allison engines, 250-B17F flat-rated at 400hp with 200amp generators, the Defender has a proven track record as the world's most versatile, reliable and economic task-oriented aircraft.

  • 4 different Aircraft Variants, BN2T With standard nose, Maritime Variant with radar nose. Airborne Early Warning version with Large Radar Nose and the military focussed Defender.
  • Highly accurate Flight dynamics test flown by Real World Islander Pilots "I’m lost for words, it’s absolutely amazing"
  • Hi Fidelity exterior and interior models with 100% 3d Modelled Gauges and 4k Texturing
  • Over 800 thousand polygons used for External model and Cockpit While remaining Very Frame Rate Friendly.
  • The three main doors can be opened on the ground as well as the cargo hatch. These are Locked when in the air to prevent accidents!
  • Full Avionics suite that includes the GNS750 GPS, GCMC 500 AFCS Autopilot, Garmin 275 EFIS PFD and HSI system and Colins Pro Line II Radios.
  • Many Real Word Liveries included from all around the world. plus our BlackBox Special and a plain white paint so you can create your own.

Requires installation of the PMS50 Garmin GTN750 package available from www.pms50.com

Now You can practice that Killer approach over the traffic into St Barts in a Turboprop or drop into London City Airport or fly the Full Tutorial flight across Ireland from Cork to Shannon in bad weather

The BN-2T Turbine Islander is a twin-engine, high-wing utility airplane manufactured by British aerospace company Britten-Norman. The base aircraft, the BN-2 Islander, took its maiden flight on June 13, 1965, and the aircraft family has been used by a wide range of operators throughout the world, including regional airlines, cargo companies, militaries, and law enforcement agencies. The BN-2T, called the Turbo Islander, is a turboprop-powered variant of the aircraft.

The BN-2T has a fuselage with a square cross-section, a fixed tricycle landing gear, and a conventional empennage. Its main wing has a span of 49 feet and supports the engines and its main landing gear legs. The aircraft is powered by two Allison 250-B17C turboprop engines that each produce up to 320 horsepower and turn 3-blade, constant-speed propellers. The BN-2T is known for its reliability and exceptional STOL (short take-off and landing) performance.

The Turbine Islander is crewed by one and can carry up to nine passengers. It has a range of 1,012 miles, a service ceiling of 13,200 feet above sea level, and it climbs at 860 feet per minute. It cruises at 182 miles per hour and has a top speed of 196 mph.


The BN-2T Defender is a twin-engine, high-wing, multi-role military aircraft manufactured by British aerospace company Britten-Norman. The base aircraft from which it was developed, the BN-2 Islander, took its maiden flight on June 13, 1965. The BN-2 aircraft family has been used by a wide range of operators throughout the world, including regional airlines, cargo companies, militaries, and law enforcement agencies. The BN-2T Defender is the military version that is based on the BN-2T Turbo Islander.

The BN-2T Defender has been used by the militaries of several countries including the United Kingdom, Morocco, Denmark, and the Philippines. The highly versatile airframe has performed several mission sets, including ISR (intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance) collections, medevac, forward observation, light attack, cargo and personnel transport, observation, and forward air control.

The BN-2T Defender has a fuselage with a square cross-section, a fixed tricycle undercarriage, and a conventional empennage. It measures 40 feet in length, stands 14 feet, 5 inches tall, and has a wingspan of 53 feet. It is powered by two Rolls-Royce 250 B17F turboprop engines that each produce up to 400 horsepower.

The BN-2T Defender is crewed by two and can carry up to sixteen passengers. It has a range of 1,158 miles, a ceiling of 25,000 feet above sea level, and a climb rate of 1,250 feet per minute. It has a stall speed of 54 miles per hour, a cruise speed of 170 miles per hour, and a maximum cruise speed of 203 mph.


The BN-2T Defender 4000 is a twin-engine, high-wing, multi-role military aircraft manufactured by British aerospace company Britten-Norman. The base aircraft from which it was developed, the BN-2 Islander, took its maiden flight on June 13, 1965. The BN-2 aircraft family has been used by a wide range of operators throughout the world, including regional airlines, cargo companies, militaries, and law enforcement agencies. The BN-2T Defender is the military version that is based on the BN-2T Turbo Islander. The BN-2T Defender 4000 is a version of the BN-2T Defender that is optimized for counter-terror, urban warfare, and maritime surveillance operations.

The BN-2T Defender 4000 has a fuselage with a square cross-section, a fixed tricycle undercarriage, and a conventional empennage. It measures 40 feet in length, stands 14 feet, 5 inches tall, and has a wingspan of 53 feet. It is powered by two Rolls-Royce 250 B17F turboprop engines that each produce up to 400 horsepower.

The BN-2T Defender 4000 is crewed by two and can carry up to sixteen passengers. It has a range of 1,158 miles, a ceiling of 25,000 feet above sea level, and a climb rate of 1,250 feet per minute. It has a stall speed of 54 miles per hour, a cruise speed of 170 miles per hour, and a maximum cruise speed of 203 mph.

Specifications


SPEED154 Kts @ 10000 Ft
CEILING23000ft (5000 M)
TYPICAL RANGE800 miles (1285 Km)
LENGTH35ft 7 inch (10.9 M)
WINGSPAN53 Ft (16.5 M)
HEIGHT12 ft 4 in (3.77 M)
TAKEOFF1100 Ft (350 M)
MAX TAKEOFF WEIGHT8500Lb (3864 kg)
FUEL CAPACITY432 gal (1175.7 Kg)
ENGINERolls Royce/Allison 250-B17F

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