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F27 Friendship vs Noratlas

F27 Friendship vs Noratlas at a glance — top speed 509 vs 440 km/h, range 2,600 vs 2,500 km, max takeoff weight 20,410 vs 20,603 kg, built 586 vs 425 units.

Fokker F27 Friendship military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇳🇱 F27 Friendship
Nord Noratlas military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Noratlas
Specifications
F27 Friendship Noratlas
Origin country 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Fokker Nord
First flight 24 November 1955 10 September 1949
Year introduced 1958 1953
Number produced 586 units 425 units
Average unit price $3.5 million --
Wing area 70.0 m² 101.2 m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 32.5 m
Height 8.5 m 6.0 m
Length 23.6 m 22.0 m
Maximum speed 509 km/h 440 km/h
Operational range 2,600 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling 8,992 m 7,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 20,410 kg 20,603 kg
Empty weight 12,148 kg 13,075 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,529 kW 2 x 1,558 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F27 Friendship or Noratlas?
The F27 Friendship is faster with a maximum speed of 509 km/h compared to the Noratlas's 440 km/h, a difference of 69 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F27 Friendship or Noratlas?
The F27 Friendship has a longer range at 2,600 km compared to the Noratlas's 2,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the F27 Friendship or Noratlas?
The F27 Friendship has a higher service ceiling at 8,992 meters (29,501 ft) compared to the Noratlas's 7,500 meters (24,606 ft).
Which is heavier, the F27 Friendship or Noratlas?
The Noratlas has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,603 kg compared to the F27 Friendship's 20,410 kg.
Which is larger, the F27 Friendship or Noratlas?
The F27 Friendship is longer at 23.6 meters compared to the Noratlas's 22.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the F27 Friendship or Noratlas?
The Noratlas entered service first in 1953, 5 years before the F27 Friendship which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F27 Friendship or Noratlas?
The F27 Friendship has been produced in greater numbers with 586 units compared to 425 units of the Noratlas.