Tecnam P2012 vs Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander
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.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 6
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 2
- Source marketplaces
- 3
- Model years available
- 2022–2022
No active listings right now.
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Tecnam P2012 | Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander |
|---|---|---|
|
|
|
| Price Range | $2,200,000 | — |
| Category | Multi Engine Piston | — |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Cruise Speed | 172 kts (319 km/h) | — |
| Range | 1,000 nm (1,852 km) | — |
| Max Gross Weight | 8,113 lbs (3,680 kg) | — |
Which Should You Buy: Tecnam P2012 or Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander?
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 P2012 if…
Pick the BN-2 Islander if…
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.