Britten Norman Islander for Sale
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Interesting facts about the Britten-Norman Islander
✈ The Islander is a rugged, high wing, twin engine utility airliner that first flew in 1965 and remains in production today.
✈ Britten-Norman builds current Islanders in the UK and supports global operators with kit, commuter, medevac, cargo, and surveillance options.
✈ Typical layouts seat nine passengers plus one pilot, and crews can reconfigure the cabin quickly for freight or mixed loads.
✈ Operators value its STOL capability, fixed gear, and large doors that simplify loading at short, rough, or coastal airstrips.
✈ The common piston variant BN2B-26 uses two Lycoming O-540 series engines and offers optional tip tanks to extend range.
✈ Standard published distances show a short field footprint, which enables scheduled services on the world’s shortest routes.
✈ The Islander family includes piston and turbine versions; many fleets standardize training because the airframes share handling traits.
✈ Recent UK orders for new BN2B-26 aircraft confirm ongoing demand for this versatile regional workhorse.
Britten-Norman Islander Specifications
Information provided here is as a guide only. This information should not be used for flight planning or other aircraft operations. Aircraft model variations, custom specifications, modifications, upgrades and age will have a considerable impact on the details listed below. Please check with the seller, manufacturer or aviation authority for the precise aircraft specifications.
Length: 10.86 m (35 ft 8 in)
Wingspan: 14.94 m (49 ft 0 in)
Height: 4.18 m (13 ft 9 in)
Empty Weight: 1,667 kg (3,675 lb)
Max Take Off Weight (MTOW): 2,994 kg (6,600 lb)
Fuel Capacity (Usable, no tip tanks): 492 L (130 US gal)
Fuel Capacity (Usable, with tip tanks): 814 L (215 US gal)
Economical Cruise Speed: 126 ktas (233 km/h)
Range (IFR / VFR): 539 nm / 675 nm
Service Ceiling (absolute): 4,145 m (13,600 ft)
Rate of Climb: 860 ft/min (4.4 m/s)
Take-off Distance to 15 m (50 ft): 371 m (1,218 ft)
Landing Distance from 15 m (50 ft): 299 m (980 ft)
FAQs About the Britten-Norman Islander
How much does a Britten-Norman Islander cost?
In November 2024, a four-aircraft government order valued at $9.75 million suggested a new BN2B-26 unit value near $2.4 million USD at that time. In the pre-owned market during 2024 to 2025, many piston Islanders transacted roughly between $0.5 million and $1.2 million USD depending on year, avionics, engine time, and configuration.
How many passengers can the Islander carry?
The Islander typically seats nine passengers plus a pilot in commuter layout. Many operators use removable seating to switch between passengers and cargo in the same airframe.
What runway length does it usually need?
At standard conditions, the BN2B-26 shows a takeoff distance to clear 50 ft of about 1,218 ft and a landing distance from 50 ft of about 980 ft when flown to the handbook.
What engines does the piston Islander use?
Most BN2B-26 aircraft use two Lycoming O-540 series engines rated at 260 hp each, with fleets also fielding fuel-injected 300 hp variants on other sub-models.
How far can it fly?
Plan typical IFR missions near 539 nautical miles. VFR planning figures rise to about 675 nautical miles, with tip tanks extending endurance when installed.
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