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Boeing 727 vs F28 Fellowship

Boeing 727 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 727
Fokker F28 Fellowship military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇳🇱 F28 Fellowship
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Specifications
Boeing 727 F28 Fellowship
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Fokker
First flight 9 February 1963 3 May 1967
Year introduced 1964 1969
Number produced 1832 units 241 units
Average unit price $5 million $4 million
Wing area 157.9 m² 79.0 m²
Wingspan 33.0 m 25.1 m
Height 10.0 m 8.5 m
Length 46.7 m 29.6 m
Maximum speed 1017 km/h 848 km/h
Operational range 4,720 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 12,802 m 8,839 m
Max. takeoff weight 95,028 kg 33,000 kg
Empty weight 45,359 kg 16,144 kg
Total thrust 3 x 6,577 kgf 2 x 4,491 kgf
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Overview

The Boeing 727 and the F28 Fellowship are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Fokker respectively.

Top speed is 1,017 km/h for the Boeing 727 vs 848 km/h for the F28 Fellowship. The Boeing 727 has an operational range of 4,720 km vs 1,700 km for the F28 Fellowship. The Boeing 727 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 8,839 m for the F28 Fellowship. At 95,028 kg MTOW, the Boeing 727 is 2.9:1 the F28 Fellowship's 33,000 kg.

The Boeing 727 has been produced in 1,832 units vs 241 for the F28 Fellowship. Unit cost is $5M for the Boeing 727 vs $4M for the F28 Fellowship. The Boeing 727 first flew 4 years before the F28 Fellowship (1963 vs 1967).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 727 or F28 Fellowship?
The Boeing 727 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,017 km/h compared to the F28 Fellowship's 848 km/h, a difference of 169 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 727 or F28 Fellowship?
The Boeing 727 has a longer range at 4,720 km compared to the F28 Fellowship's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 727 or F28 Fellowship?
The Boeing 727 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the F28 Fellowship's 8,839 meters (28,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 727 or F28 Fellowship?
The Boeing 727 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 95,028 kg compared to the F28 Fellowship's 33,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 727 or F28 Fellowship?
The Boeing 727 is longer at 46.7 meters compared to the F28 Fellowship's 29.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 727 or F28 Fellowship?
The Boeing 727 is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the F28 Fellowship at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 727 or F28 Fellowship?
The Boeing 727 entered service first in 1964, 5 years before the F28 Fellowship which entered service in 1969.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 727 or F28 Fellowship?
The Boeing 727 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,832 units compared to 241 units of the F28 Fellowship.