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Fokker 50 vs Vulcanair P68

Fokker 50 vs Vulcanair P68 at a glance — top speed 526 vs 322 km/h, range 1,700 vs 2,043 km, max takeoff weight 20,820 vs 1,990 kg, built 213 vs 431 units.

Fokker 50 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇳🇱 Fokker 50
Vulcanair P68 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Vulcanair P68
Specifications
Fokker 50 Vulcanair P68
Origin country 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Fokker Vulcanair
First flight 28 December 1985 25 May 1970
Year introduced 1987 1971
Number produced 213 units 431 units
Average unit price $6 million $1.2 million
Wing area 70.0 m² 18.6 m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 12.0 m
Height 8.3 m 3.4 m
Length 25.3 m 9.6 m
Maximum speed 526 km/h 322 km/h
Operational range 1,700 km 2,043 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 5,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 20,820 kg 1,990 kg
Empty weight 12,250 kg 1,230 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,864 kW 2 x 149 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Fokker 50 or Vulcanair P68?
The Fokker 50 is faster with a maximum speed of 526 km/h compared to the Vulcanair P68's 322 km/h, a difference of 204 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Fokker 50 or Vulcanair P68?
The Vulcanair P68 has a longer range at 2,043 km compared to the Fokker 50's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Fokker 50 or Vulcanair P68?
The Fokker 50 has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Vulcanair P68's 5,850 meters (19,192 ft).
Which is heavier, the Fokker 50 or Vulcanair P68?
The Fokker 50 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,820 kg compared to the Vulcanair P68's 1,990 kg.
Which is larger, the Fokker 50 or Vulcanair P68?
The Fokker 50 is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the Vulcanair P68's 9.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Fokker 50 or Vulcanair P68?
The Fokker 50 is more expensive at approximately $6.0 million per unit compared to the Vulcanair P68 at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Fokker 50 or Vulcanair P68?
The Vulcanair P68 entered service first in 1971, 16 years before the Fokker 50 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Fokker 50 or Vulcanair P68?
The Vulcanair P68 has been produced in greater numbers with 431 units compared to 213 units of the Fokker 50.