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.
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander | Tecnam P2012 |
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| Price Range | — | $2,200,000 |
| Category | — | Multi Engine Piston |
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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. ================================================================ # CROSS-REFS ================================================================ - Diamond/Cessna/Beechcraft mirrors in those files; Flight Design/Pipistrel mirrors where present. - Tecnam ladder: LSA (P2008/Astore) → certified single (P2010) → light twin (P2006T).
Pick the BN-2 Islander if…
Pick the P2012 if…
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