T63-A-5A(英语:Allison Model 250)渦輪螺旋槳發動機,驅動推進式(英语:Pusher configuration)涵道螺旋槳(英语:Ductedpropeller)。該機全身由纖維玻璃製成,也是全球首架採用全纖維玻璃製成的飛機。 XV-11的邊界層控制系統藉由引擎驅動的鼓風機以及機翼和機身上超過
BN-2 was re-engined with Dowty Rotol ducted fans. The ducted fan produced less noise than conventional propeller propulsion. Some structural strengthening