Cessna 337 vs Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander
The Islander (conventional twin) and Cessna 337 Skymaster (centerline-thrust push-pull twin) compare a rugged utility twin against the unique in-line twin.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 23
- Median asking
- $129,750
- Range
- $98,400–$201,015
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 6
- Source marketplaces
- 8
- Model years available
- 1963–1979
No active listings right now.
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Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Cessna 337 | Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 122 | — |
| Serious | 18 | — |
| Fatal | 38 | — |
| Fatalities | 69 | — |
| % Fatal | 31% | — |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Cessna 337 | Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander |
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| Price Range | $98,400 – $201,015 | — |
| Category | Multi Engine Piston | — |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 6 | — |
| Horsepower | 210 HP | — |
| Cruise Speed | 170 kts (315 km/h) | — |
| Range | 900 nm (1,667 km) | — |
| Max Gross Weight | 4,400 lbs (1,996 kg) | — |
| Useful Load | 1,400 lbs (635 kg) | — |
| TBO | 1,500 hrs | — |
| Engines | 2 x | — |
Which Should You Buy: Cessna 337 or Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander?
Bottom line: Choose the Islander for utility load, short-field and commuter pedigree; choose the 337 for centerline-thrust handling (no Vmc asymmetry) and lower cost. Islander = utility; 337 = centerline-thrust. ================================================================ # CROSS-REFS ================================================================ - Partenavia/Dornier/Cessna mirrors in those files. Turbine-Islander variants exist (verify configuration).
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