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Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander ZK-TZZ taxiing on a regional airfield apron—an iconic STOL workhorse for island and remote air services.
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Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander ZK-TZZ taxiing on a regional airfield apron—an iconic STOL workhorse for island and remote air services.
Aircraft identity
Registration
ZK-TZZ
ICAO Type
BN2P
Model
BN-2 Islander
Manufacturer
Britten-Norman
Livery
White with blue cheatline and tail stripes
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Lycoming O-540-E4C5 piston engines (on some; some Islander variants use other Lycoming O-540 series)
Thrust
Approx 2 × 260 hp (190 kW) each
Wingspan
14.94 m
Length
10.86 m
Height
4.21 m
MTOW
2,994 kg
Range
1,462 km
Capacity
9 passengers
Cruise Speed
260 km/h
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 6, ~80-85 dB on takeoff
Location
Airport Code
CHC/NZCH
Airport Name
Christchurch International Airport
Camera
Device
10th Generation IPad