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F27 Friendship vs Fokker 50

Fokker F27 Friendship military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇳🇱 F27 Friendship
Fokker 50 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇳🇱 Fokker 50
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Specifications
F27 Friendship Fokker 50
Origin country 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Fokker Fokker
First flight 24 November 1955 28 December 1985
Year introduced 1958 1987
Number produced 586 units 213 units
Average unit price $3.5 million $6 million
Wing area 70.0 m² 70.0 m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 29.0 m
Height 8.5 m 8.3 m
Length 23.6 m 25.3 m
Maximum speed 509 km/h 526 km/h
Operational range 2,600 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 8,992 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 20,410 kg 20,820 kg
Empty weight 12,148 kg 12,250 kg
Total thrust 2 x 765 kW 2 x 932 kW
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Overview

The F27 Friendship and the Fokker 50 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Fokker and Fokker respectively.

Top speed is 509 km/h for the F27 Friendship vs 526 km/h for the Fokker 50. The F27 Friendship has an operational range of 2,600 km vs 1,700 km for the Fokker 50. The F27 Friendship operates at altitudes up to 8,992 m compared to 7,620 m for the Fokker 50.

The F27 Friendship has been produced in 586 units vs 213 for the Fokker 50. Unit cost is $3.5M for the F27 Friendship vs $6M for the Fokker 50. The F27 Friendship first flew 30 years before the Fokker 50 (1955 vs 1985).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F27 Friendship or Fokker 50?
The Fokker 50 is faster with a maximum speed of 526 km/h compared to the F27 Friendship's 509 km/h, a difference of 17 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F27 Friendship or Fokker 50?
The F27 Friendship has a longer range at 2,600 km compared to the Fokker 50's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the F27 Friendship or Fokker 50?
The F27 Friendship has a higher service ceiling at 8,992 meters (29,501 ft) compared to the Fokker 50's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F27 Friendship or Fokker 50?
The Fokker 50 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,820 kg compared to the F27 Friendship's 20,410 kg.
Which is larger, the F27 Friendship or Fokker 50?
The Fokker 50 is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the F27 Friendship's 23.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F27 Friendship or Fokker 50?
The Fokker 50 is more expensive at approximately $6.0 million per unit compared to the F27 Friendship at $3.5 million.
Which entered service first, the F27 Friendship or Fokker 50?
The F27 Friendship entered service first in 1958, 29 years before the Fokker 50 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F27 Friendship or Fokker 50?
The F27 Friendship has been produced in greater numbers with 586 units compared to 213 units of the Fokker 50.