Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander vs Tecnam P2012
The Tecnam P2012 Traveller and Britten-Norman Islander are piston commuter/utility twins — the P2012 is the modern (2018+) 9-11 seat design with current systems; the Islander is the rugged, proven STOL classic with unmatched short/rough-field utility.
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- 2019–2025
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Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander | Tecnam P2012 |
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| Price Range | — | $347,500 – $2,102,500 |
| Category | — | Multi Engine Piston |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 9 | 11 |
| Horsepower | 260 HP | 375 HP |
| Cruise Speed | 130 kts (241 km/h) | 172 kts (319 km/h) |
| Range | 755 nm (1,398 km) | 1,000 nm (1,852 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 13,200 ft (4,023 m) | 14,000 ft (4,267 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | — | 8,113 lbs (3,680 kg) |
| Useful Load | 2,500 lbs (1,134 kg) | 2,500 lbs (1,134 kg) |
| Fuel Burn | 28.0 GPH (106 L/h) | 32.0 GPH (121 L/h) |
| Engines | 2 x Piston | 2 x Piston |
Which Should You Buy: Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander or Tecnam P2012?
Bottom line: Choose the Islander for genuine STOL, rough-field and island-hopping ruggedness with a huge in-service legacy. Choose the Tecnam P2012 for a modern airframe, current avionics and new-aircraft support on developed strips.
Pick the BN-2 Islander if…
Pick the P2012 if…
- More seats — 11 vs 9.
- Faster cruise — 172 kts vs 130 kts.
- Longer range — 1000 nm vs 755 nm.
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