Fokker F27 Friendship

Fokker F27 Friendship
Country	Netherlands
Role	Airliner
First flight	24 November 1955
Built	586

The Fokker F27 Friendship is a turboprop airliner developed and manufactured by the Dutch aircraft manufacturer Fokker. It has the distinction of being the most numerous post-war aircraft to have been manufactured in the Netherlands; the F27 was also one of the most successful European airliners of its era.

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Fokker F27 Friendship
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Localisation	Militaire Luchtvaart Museum in Soesterberg, Netherlands
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General Characteristics and Role

The Fokker F-27 Friendship is a Dutch turboprop airliner designed and built by the Fokker aircraft company. It holds the distinction of being one of the most successful Western European airliners of its era, becoming a fixture on short-haul and regional routes worldwide for decades. Developed as a successor to the DC-3, the F-27 was specifically designed for short-range, high-frequency flights and featured a high wing and pressurized cabin, making it comfortable for passengers while maintaining versatility for freight and military transport roles. Over 780 aircraft were built or licensed worldwide (including the Fairchild F-27/FH-227 in the US), demonstrating its lasting success and reliability in rugged environments.

Property	Typical Value (F27-200)
Role	Regional Airliner, Transport
National Origin	Netherlands
Manufacturer	Fokker
First Flight	24 November 1955
Crew	2 or 3 (Pilot, Co-pilot, sometimes Flight Engineer)
Capacity	44-52 passengers
Length	23.50 m (77 ft 1 in)
Wingspan	29.00 m (95 ft 2 in)
Height	8.71 m (28 ft 7 in)
Empty Weight	11,204 kg (24,701 lb)
Max Takeoff Weight	19,773 kg (43,592 lb)

Powerplant and Performance

Engines: 2 x Rolls-Royce Dart Mk 532-7 turboprop engines.
Power Output (Each): 1,570 kW (2,105 ehp).
Propeller: 4-bladed constant-speed propeller.
Maximum Speed: 460 km/h (286 mph; 248 kn).
Cruise Speed: 436 km/h (271 mph; 235 kn).
Range: 2,600 km (1,615 mi; 1,400 nmi).
Design Feature: The high-wing configuration kept the turboprop engines and their large propellers clear of debris on unimproved runways, enhancing its utility in remote locations.

Key Variants and Legacy

F27-100: Initial production model.
F27-200: Most common variant with Dart Mk 532 engines.
F27-500: Longer fuselage variant.
FH-227: Extended-fuselage version built under license by Fairchild Hiller in the United States.
Successor: The F-27’s design was successfully scaled up and updated to become the Fokker 50, which introduced advanced turboprop engines and avionics, ensuring the family lineage continued into the 21st century.