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The aircraft are known locally in the [[Channel Islands]] as Joeys, and one [[Aurigny Air Services]] craft carries the registration G-JOEY |
The aircraft are known locally in the [[Channel Islands]] as Joeys, and one [[Aurigny Air Services]] craft carries the registration G-JOEY |
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It is a further development of Britten-Norman's better-known [[Britten-Norman Islander|Islander]] aircraft in order to give it a larger carrying capacity. In comparison with the Islander, the Trislander has a stretched fuselage, modified landing gear and a third (tail-mounted) engine. The prototype of the Trislander, which was constructed from the original second Islander prototype, first flew on [[September 11]] [[1970]]. Initial production ceased in [[1982]] after 73 were ordered. As of January 2008 Britten-Norman is preparing a second production run of the Trislander. |
It is a further development of Britten-Norman's better-known [[Britten-Norman Islander|Islander]] aircraft in order to give it a larger carrying capacity. In comparison with the Islander, the Trislander has a stretched fuselage, modified landing gear and a third (tail-mounted) engine. The prototype of the Trislander, which was constructed from the original second Islander prototype, first flew on [[September 11]] [[1970]]. Initial production ceased in [[1982]] after 73 were ordered. As of January 2008 Britten-Norman is preparing a second production run of the Trislander.<ref>[http://www.britten-norman.com/products/bn2a3/index.html Britten-Norman Trislander]</ref> |
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The Trislander is capable of taking off from a 450 m long landing strip and can also readily operate from unprepared surfaces. |
The Trislander is capable of taking off from a 450 m long landing strip and can also readily operate from unprepared surfaces. |
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The Britten-Norman Trislander (more formally designated the BN-2A Mk III Trislander) is an 18-seat triple-engined piston-powered civilian utility aircraft produced by Britten-Norman of Britain.
The aircraft are known locally in the Channel Islands as Joeys, and one Aurigny Air Services craft carries the registration G-JOEY
It is a further development of Britten-Norman's better-known Islander aircraft in order to give it a larger carrying capacity. In comparison with the Islander, the Trislander has a stretched fuselage, modified landing gear and a third (tail-mounted) engine. The prototype of the Trislander, which was constructed from the original second Islander prototype, first flew on September 11 1970. Initial production ceased in 1982 after 73 were ordered. As of January 2008 Britten-Norman is preparing a second production run of the Trislander.[1]
The Trislander is capable of taking off from a 450 m long landing strip and can also readily operate from unprepared surfaces.
Among the airlines that have used this airplane are Aurigny Air Services, Loganair, Lydd Air, Blue Islands, Great Barrier Airlines, and Vieques Air Link.
Variants
- BN-2A Mk III-1 : First production version.
- BN-2A Mk III-2 : Lengthened nose and higher operating weight
- BN-2A Mk III-3 : Variant certified for operation in the United States
- BN-2A Mk III-4 : III-2 fitted with rocket-assisted takeoff equipment
- Trislander M : Proposed military version.
Specifications (Trislander)
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General characteristics
- Crew: one, pilot
- Capacity: Up to eighteen passengers
Performance
References
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