Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander vs Cessna 337
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
No active listings right now.
- 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
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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) | Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander | Cessna 337 |
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| All events | — | 122 |
| Serious | — | 18 |
| Fatal | — | 38 |
| Fatalities | — | 69 |
| % Fatal | — | 31% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander | Cessna 337 |
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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: Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander or Cessna 337?
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).
Pick the BN-2 Islander if…
Pick the 337 if…
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