Britten-Norman

Britten-Norman Islander

Utility / business aircraft

Seats: 9 · wing area 325 sq ft · MTOW 7,000 lb · empty weight 4,040 lb · cruise 170 kn · range 728 nmi · Used temporarily from ships / carriers (1968): Sales demo flights aboard HMS Hermes

  • First flight13 June 1965
  • StatusOperational
  • Number built1,280

History

Seats: 9 · wing area 325 sq ft · MTOW 7,000 lb · empty weight 4,040 lb · cruise 170 kn · range 728 nmi · Used temporarily from ships / carriers (1968): Sales demo flights aboard HMS Hermes

Technical data

Specifications

01

Crew & dimensions

Crew
1
Length
35 ft 7+3/4 in
Wingspan
49 ft
Height
13 ft 8+3/4 in
02

Performance

Maximum speed
148 kn
Range
728 nmi
Service ceiling
13,000 ft
03

Powerplant

Powerplant
R-R 250 (325 hp)