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Fokker 50 vs HS 748

Fokker 50 vs HS 748 at a glance — top speed 526 vs 460 km/h, range 1,700 vs 1,715 km, max takeoff weight 20,820 vs 21,092 kg, built 213 vs 380 units.

Fokker 50 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇳🇱 Fokker 50
HS 748 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 HS 748
Specifications
Fokker 50 HS 748
Origin country 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Fokker Hawker Siddeley
First flight 28 December 1985 24 June 1960
Year introduced 1987 1961
Number produced 213 units 380 units
Average unit price $6 million --
Wing area 70.0 m² 77.0 m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 31.2 m
Height 8.3 m 7.3 m
Length 25.3 m 20.0 m
Maximum speed 526 km/h 460 km/h
Operational range 1,700 km 1,715 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 20,820 kg 21,092 kg
Empty weight 12,250 kg 12,304 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,864 kW 2 x 1,700 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Fokker 50 or HS 748?
The Fokker 50 is faster with a maximum speed of 526 km/h compared to the HS 748's 460 km/h, a difference of 66 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Fokker 50 or HS 748?
The HS 748 has a longer range at 1,715 km compared to the Fokker 50's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Fokker 50 or HS 748?
The HS 748 has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Fokker 50's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Fokker 50 or HS 748?
The HS 748 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 21,092 kg compared to the Fokker 50's 20,820 kg.
Which is larger, the Fokker 50 or HS 748?
The Fokker 50 is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the HS 748's 20.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Fokker 50 or HS 748?
The HS 748 entered service first in 1961, 26 years before the Fokker 50 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Fokker 50 or HS 748?
The HS 748 has been produced in greater numbers with 380 units compared to 213 units of the Fokker 50.