Fokker 50
The Fokker 50 is a modernised turboprop update of the earlier Fokker F27 Friendship, one of the most successful regional airliners of the postwar era, fitted with new engines, six-blade propellers, and updated avionics. Its high wing and twin turboprops made it a common choice for regional airlines needing short-field capability the F27 had already proven over decades of service. Fokker's financial collapse in the 1990s ended production earlier than the type's popularity might otherwise have allowed. A significant number remain in active service today, especially in Africa and parts of Europe.
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The Fokker 50 modernised the successful F27 Friendship with new engines, six-blade propellers, and updated avionics.
Specifications
| Length | 25.3 m (83 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Height | 8.3 m (27 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 62 |
| Persons on board | 50-58 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 20.8 t |
| Range | 1,000 NM (1,852 km) |
| Maximum speed | 286 kt (530 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 25,000 ft (7,620 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 22,000 ft (6,706 m) |
| Rate of climb | 1,500 ft/min (7.6 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 890 m (2,920 ft) |
| Landing distance | 1,017 m (3,337 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 5,135 l |
| Engines | 2x PW125B |
| Units built | 213 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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