727 vs F28 Fellowship
Overview
The 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 727 vs 848 km/h for the F28 Fellowship. The 727 has an operational range of 4,720 km vs 1,700 km for the F28 Fellowship. The 727 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 8,839 m for the F28 Fellowship. At 95,028 kg MTOW, the 727 is 2.9x the F28 Fellowship's 33,000 kg.
The 727 has been produced in 1,832 units vs 241 for the F28 Fellowship. Unit cost is $5M for the 727 vs $4M for the F28 Fellowship. The 727 first flew 4 years before the F28 Fellowship (1963 vs 1967).
| American commercial jet trijet, renowned for its use in the later half of the 20th century, heavily deployed in global airlines. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 9 February 1963 |
| Year introduced | 1964 |
| Number produced | 1832 units |
| Average unit price | $5 million |
| Dutch regional jet, operational in the late 20th century, notable for short take-off and landing capabilities. | |
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| Origin country | 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Fokker |
| First flight | 3 May 1967 |
| Year introduced | 1969 |
| Number produced | 241 units |
| Average unit price | $4 million |
| Wing area | 157.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 33.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 46.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1017 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,720 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,802 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 95,028 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 45,359 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 2,192 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 79.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 25.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 8.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 29.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 848 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,700 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,839 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 33,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 16,144 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,246 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 727 or F28 Fellowship?
The 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 727 or F28 Fellowship?
The 727 has a longer range at 4,720 km compared to the F28 Fellowship's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the 727 or F28 Fellowship?
The 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 727 or F28 Fellowship?
The 727 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 95,028 kg compared to the F28 Fellowship's 33,000 kg.
Which is larger, the 727 or F28 Fellowship?
The 727 is longer at 46.7 meters compared to the F28 Fellowship's 29.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 727 or F28 Fellowship?
The 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 727 or F28 Fellowship?
The 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 727 or F28 Fellowship?
The 727 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,832 units compared to 241 units of the F28 Fellowship.