F27 Friendship vs Short 360
| Dutch passenger aircraft, utilized globally throughout the mid-to-late 20th century, notable for military and commercial operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Fokker |
| First flight | 24 November 1955 |
| Year introduced | 1958 |
| Number produced | 586 units |
| Average unit price | $3.5 million |
| British commuter aircraft, recognized for its mid-1980s production, routinely seen for passenger and freight operations globally. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Short Brothers |
| First flight | 1 June 1981 |
| Year introduced | 1982 |
| Number produced | 165 units |
| Average unit price | $6.2 million |
| Wing area | 70.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 23.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 509 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,600 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,992 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 20,410 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 12,148 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,529 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 42.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 22.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 21.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 404 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,595 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,100 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,292 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,870 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,062 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Short 360 by Tomás Del Coro.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F27 Friendship or Short 360?
The F27 Friendship is faster with a maximum speed of 509 km/h compared to the Short 360's 404 km/h, a difference of 105 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F27 Friendship or Short 360?
The F27 Friendship has a longer range at 2,600 km compared to the Short 360's 1,595 km.
Which can fly higher, the F27 Friendship or Short 360?
The F27 Friendship has a higher service ceiling at 8,992 meters (29,501 ft) compared to the Short 360's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the F27 Friendship or Short 360?
The F27 Friendship has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,410 kg compared to the Short 360's 12,292 kg.
Which is larger, the F27 Friendship or Short 360?
The F27 Friendship is longer at 23.6 meters compared to the Short 360's 21.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F27 Friendship or Short 360?
The Short 360 is more expensive at approximately $6.2 million per unit compared to the F27 Friendship at $3.5 million.
Which entered service first, the F27 Friendship or Short 360?
The F27 Friendship entered service first in 1958, 24 years before the Short 360 which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F27 Friendship or Short 360?
The F27 Friendship has been produced in greater numbers with 586 units compared to 165 units of the Short 360.