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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tactical transports category.
01 / Overview
BN-2B Defender
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS · COLD WAR
29
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the tactical transports category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Flight1970
- Service Entry Year1970
- Crew2
- Primary Roleutility transport, casualty evacuation, counter‑insurgency, light attack, forward air control, patrol, reconnaissance
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant3MOD.3
- Engine TypeRolls-Royce 250 B17F
- Number of Engines2
- Power (each, turboprop)560 kW
▣Performance6MOD.6
- Cruise Speed277.776 km/h
- Top Speed340 km/h
- Service Ceiling7,600 m
- Maximum Range1,500 km
- Takeoff Run500 m
- Unpaved / Short FieldYes
◇Cargo & Capacity7MOD.7
- Maximum Payload1,500 kg
- Cargo Hold Volume12
- Troop Capacity9
- Paratroop Capacity9
- Vehicle Capacitycrew 2 plus up to 9 troops or 2 pallets
- Pallet Positions2
- Rear Loading RampYes
◆Aerial Refueling2MOD.2
▤Dimensions & Weights5MOD.5
- Length12.2 m
- Wingspan20 m
- Height5 m
- Empty Weight3,200 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight3,855.6 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Operators8
- Variants4
▲Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start1970
- Operational StatusIn service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1970Production started
56
years in service
7
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS RANKING Tactical Transports · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
132TACTICAL TRANSPORTS29COLD WAR · TACTICAL TRANSPORTS253UNITED KINGDOM · ALL WEAPONS95PERFORMANCE/PRICE · TACTICAL TRANSPORTS
ⓘ Rankings are within theTactical Transportscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
A hinged rear fuselage section on military transport aircraft that lowers to enable direct loading/unloading of cargo or vehicles from the aircraft's tail.
Ability to take off and land on unpaved or short runways.
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