Fokker 60
The Fokker 60 was a stretched cargo and utility derivative of the Fokker 50, developed mainly for the Royal Netherlands Air Force. Its fuselage was extended by nearly two metres and fitted with a large cargo door, allowing it to carry pallets, paratroops, or passengers. Only four were built, all for military use, which explains its exceptional rarity. After Dutch retirement, the aircraft were sold to Peru, where they continued maritime patrol and transport duties.
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Stretched from the Fokker 50 with a large cargo door for paratroops and pallets, the Fokker 60 flew only with Dutch and Peruvian militaries.
Specifications
| Length | 26.9 m (88 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Height | 8.3 m (27 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 58 |
| Persons on board | 60 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 22.9 t |
| Range | 1,740 NM (3,222 km) |
| Maximum speed | 290 kt (537 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 | 1,054 m (3,458 ft) |
| Landing distance | 1,118 m (3,668 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 7,500 l |
| Engines | 2x Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127B |
| Units built | 4 |
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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