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F27 Friendship vs HS 748

Fokker F27 Friendship military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇳🇱 F27 Friendship
HS 748 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 HS 748
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Specifications
F27 Friendship HS 748
Origin country 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Fokker Hawker Siddeley
First flight 24 November 1955 24 June 1960
Year introduced 1958 1961
Number produced 586 units 380 units
Average unit price $3.5 million --
Wing area 70.0 m² 77.0 m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 31.2 m
Height 8.5 m 7.3 m
Length 23.6 m 20.0 m
Maximum speed 509 km/h 460 km/h
Operational range 2,600 km 1,715 km
Service ceiling 8,992 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 20,410 kg 21,092 kg
Empty weight 12,148 kg 12,304 kg
Total thrust 2 x 765 kW 2 x 850 kW
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Overview

The F27 Friendship and the HS 748 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Fokker and Hawker Siddeley respectively.

Top speed is 509 km/h for the F27 Friendship vs 460 km/h for the HS 748. The F27 Friendship has an operational range of 2,600 km vs 1,715 km for the HS 748. The F27 Friendship operates at altitudes up to 8,992 m compared to 7,620 m for the HS 748.

The F27 Friendship has been produced in 586 units vs 380 for the HS 748. The F27 Friendship first flew 5 years before the HS 748 (1955 vs 1960).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F27 Friendship or HS 748?
The F27 Friendship is faster with a maximum speed of 509 km/h compared to the HS 748's 460 km/h, a difference of 49 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F27 Friendship or HS 748?
The F27 Friendship has a longer range at 2,600 km compared to the HS 748's 1,715 km.
Which can fly higher, the F27 Friendship or HS 748?
The F27 Friendship has a higher service ceiling at 8,992 meters (29,501 ft) compared to the HS 748's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F27 Friendship or HS 748?
The HS 748 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 21,092 kg compared to the F27 Friendship's 20,410 kg.
Which is larger, the F27 Friendship or HS 748?
The F27 Friendship is longer at 23.6 meters compared to the HS 748's 20.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the F27 Friendship or HS 748?
The F27 Friendship entered service first in 1958, 3 years before the HS 748 which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F27 Friendship or HS 748?
The F27 Friendship has been produced in greater numbers with 586 units compared to 380 units of the HS 748.