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Fokker 50 vs NAMC YS-11

Fokker 50 vs NAMC YS-11 at a glance — top speed 526 vs 470 km/h, range 1,700 vs 2,110 km, max takeoff weight 20,820 vs 23,500 kg, built 213 vs 182 units.

Fokker 50 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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NAMC YS-11 military training aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Fokker 50 NAMC YS-11
Origin country 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Fokker NAMC
First flight 28 December 1985 30 August 1962
Year introduced 1987 1965
Number produced 213 units 182 units
Average unit price $6 million $2.2 million
Wing area 70.0 m² 94.8 m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 32.0 m
Height 8.3 m 9.0 m
Length 25.3 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 526 km/h 470 km/h
Operational range 1,700 km 2,110 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 6,980 m
Max. takeoff weight 20,820 kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight 12,250 kg 14,600 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,864 kW 2 x 2,259 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Fokker 50 or NAMC YS-11?
The Fokker 50 is faster with a maximum speed of 526 km/h compared to the NAMC YS-11's 470 km/h, a difference of 56 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Fokker 50 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a longer range at 2,110 km compared to the Fokker 50's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Fokker 50 or NAMC YS-11?
The Fokker 50 has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the NAMC YS-11's 6,980 meters (22,900 ft).
Which is heavier, the Fokker 50 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,500 kg compared to the Fokker 50's 20,820 kg.
Which is larger, the Fokker 50 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the Fokker 50's 25.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Fokker 50 or NAMC YS-11?
The Fokker 50 is more expensive at approximately $6.0 million per unit compared to the NAMC YS-11 at $2.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Fokker 50 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 entered service first in 1965, 22 years before the Fokker 50 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Fokker 50 or NAMC YS-11?
The Fokker 50 has been produced in greater numbers with 213 units compared to 182 units of the NAMC YS-11.