Fokker 50-100

Launched in November 1983, the Fokker 50 was designed as an enhanced follow-on to Fokker's successful F-27 Friendship. One enhancement over the F-27 was more powerful engines, delivering higher cruising speeds, greater fuel economy and range. Other improvements include updated avionics to decrease flight crew workload and small winglets to enhance efficiency.

Fokker declared bankruptcy on 15 March 1996 after years of poor financial performance. The last Fokker 50 was delivered to Ethiopian Airlines in May 1997.

SPECIFICATION

First flight: 28 December 1985
Wingspan: 95 ft. 2 in. / 29.02 m
Length: 82 ft. 9 in. / 25.24 m
Height: 27 ft. 3 in. / 8.32 m
Ceiling: 25,000 ft.
Range: 1,400 nm / 2,593 km
MTOW: 27,600 lbs / 12,519 kg
Power plant: Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127B
Speed: 290 knots / 537 km/h / 0.44 mach
Crew: 2
Accommodation: 50-58 in one or two class configuration