Fokker 70
The Fokker 70 is a shortened version of the Fokker 100 regional jet, built for airlines wanting the same modern glass cockpit and engines on a smaller, lower-capacity airframe. Its reduced size suited routes with less passenger demand than the standard-length Fokker 100 was designed for. Like its larger sibling, its production ended with Fokker's financial collapse in the 1990s, cutting the program short. It remains a familiar regional jet in parts of Europe, valued for its relatively quiet cabin and reliable handling.
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The Fokker 70 is a shortened Fokker 100, offering the same modern glass cockpit on a smaller, lower-capacity airframe.
Specifications
| Length | 30.9 m (101 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 28.1 m (92 ft) |
| Height | 8.5 m (28 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 79 |
| Persons on board | 70-80 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 41.7 t |
| Range | 1,015 NM (1,880 km) |
| Maximum speed | 458 kt (848 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 35,000 ft (10,668 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 31,000 ft (9,449 m) |
| Rate of climb | 1,510 ft/min (7.7 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) |
| Landing distance | 1,274 m (4,180 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 13,300 l |
| Engines | 2x Rolls-Royce Tay 620 |
| Units built | 48 |
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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