BN-1X
Loaded like a regional freighter.Flown without a crew.
Key figures
Designed for regional feeder operations.
Designed around established air cargo practices, compatible loading units and conventional GSE, the BN-1X family aims to integrate into existing cargo handling infrastructure, supporting operational versatility across regional logistics and tactical transport missions.
The civil BN-1X is designed for short-field operations from conventional and less-developed airports, including underserved locations with limited ground infrastructure and unpaved runways. Its front-door loading capability accommodates standardised ULDs and bulk cargo, supporting flexible regional air cargo operations.
Payload
6,000 kg · 13,228 lbm
Range
2,500 km (1,553 mi) at max payload
MTOW
15,000 kg · 33,069 lbm
Wing
55 m² (592 ft²) | span 25.8 m (84.6 ft)
Fuel
Up to 20% less per t·km vs conventional regional freighter
Take-off
800 m (2,625 ft) TOFL
Performance and specifications
Dimensions and weights
| MTOW | 15,000 kg | 33,069 lbm |
| MLW | 14,550 kg | 32,077 lbm |
| Max zero fuel | 12,750 kg | 28,109 lbm |
| Max payload | 6,000 kg | 13,228 lbm |
| Empty operational | 6,750 kg | 14,881 lbm |
| Fuel at MTOW with maximum payload | 2,250 kg | 4,960 lbm |
| Maximum fuel tank capacity | 4,000 kg | 8,818 lbm |
| Max gross volume | 65 m³ | 2,295 ft³ |
| Wing area | 55 m² | 592 ft² |
| Wingspan | 25.8 m | 84.6 ft |
| Fuselage length | 19.6 m | 64.3 ft |
| Overall height | 7.7 m | 25.3 ft |
Airfield and en-route performance
| Take-off field length (TOFL) | 800 m | 2,625 ft |
| Landing field length (LFL) | 667 m | 2,187 ft |
| Maximum cruise speed at FL250 | 490 km/h | 265 kt |
| Climbing speed | 300 km/h | 162 kt |
| Fuel in cruise (95% MTOW, ISA, FL250) | 347 kg/h | 765 lbm/h |
| Cost per payload-km in cruise (at 1.5 $/kg) | $0.18 per payload tonne-km | $0.30 per payload tonne-mile |
TOFL: MTOW · Sea level · ISA · Dry, paved runway · 50 ft obstacle. LFL: MLW · Sea level · ISA · Dry, paved runway · 50 ft obstacle.
Cargo capacity
| ULD LD-2 (APE) | 7 |
| ULD LD-3 (AKE) | 6 |
| ULD LD-8 (AQF) | 3 |
| Pallet PBJ, 2.7 × 2.2 m (108 × 88 in) | 4 |
| Pallet PAG, 3.2 × 2.2 m (125 × 88 in) | 3 |
| Pallet 463L, 2.7 × 2.2 m (108 × 88 in) | 4 |
Performance, dimensions and weight figures are preliminary design estimates. Indicative. Not certified. Not AFM. Values may evolve with design maturity.