Fokker F28 Fellowship
Summary
| Category | Transport aircraft |
| Origin country | 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| First flight | 3 May 1967 |
| Year of introduction | 1969 |
| Number produced | 241 units |
Description
The Fokker F28 Fellowship is a military aircraft that was developed by the Dutch company Fokker in the 1960s. Originally designed as a regional passenger aircraft, it gained popularity in military circles due to its versatility and operational capabilities. The F28 Fellowship underwent several modifications and adaptations to suit different military missions, including troop transport, search and rescue, and aerial reconnaissance. It was also deployed by various air forces around the world for both national and international operations. The Fokker F28 Fellowship has proven to be a reliable and efficient military aircraft, demonstrating its adaptability in different mission scenarios.
Technical specifications
| Version: F28-4000 | |
|---|---|
| Wing area | 79.0 m² (850.0 sqft) |
| Wingspan | 25.1 m (82.3 ft) |
| Height | 8.5 m (27.8 ft) |
| Length | 29.6 m (97.2 ft) |
| Service ceiling | 8839 m (28999 ft) |
| Max. takeoff weight | 33000 kg (72752 lbs) |
| Powerplant | 2 × turbofans Rolls-Royce RB183-2 Spey Junior Mk 155-15P delivering 4491 kgp |
Current operating countries
| Country | Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Argentina | 2 | |
|
Philippines | 1 | |
Numbers in parentheses, e.g. '(+5)', indicate units ordered but not yet delivered.
All operators
Argentina • Benin • Ivory Coast • Algeria • Ecuador • Gabon • Cambodia • Peru • Philippines