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Britten-Norman Defender 2000 – An electric-powered Islander on steroids

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The Defender, an unlikely moniker for an air vehicle that seems like it could trace it’s lineage to an overland cargo trailer with wings. Clearly designed for utility rather than esthetics, it has square edges rather than curvy lines, a rectangular rather than sleekly tapered wing planform and a funny looking landing gear system. “It’s got a great personality” comes to mind! So, with all these qualities, what makes the aircraft so successful? In reality,...

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