Fokker

Fokker 70

F70 F70 Out of Production

Among the rarest modern jetliners, the Fokker 70 shrank the Fokker 100 for thinner routes and first flew in 1993. Twin Rolls-Royce Tay 620-15 engines seat 79 typically and up to 85, covering some 3,410 km at cruise speeds near 750 km/h. It keeps the 100's 28.08-metre wing but trims the fuselage to 30.91 metres, reaching 10,670 metres at weights around 36,740 kg. Just 48 left the factory before Fokker went bankrupt in 1996, freezing the fleet at a handful of airframes. The type stands 8.50 metres tall and carries about 12 cubic metres of cargo. Controllers list it as F70.

Dimensions

Length: 30.91 m
Wingspan: 28.08 m
Height: 8.50 m
Cabin Width: 3.10 m

Performance

Range: 3410 km
Cruise Speed: 750 km/h
Max Speed: 845 km/h
Service Ceiling: 10670 m
Category: medium-haul

Capacity

Typical Seats: 79
Max Seats: 85
Cargo Volume: 12.00 m³
Size: regional

Engines

Count: 2
Type: Turbofan
Model: Rolls-Royce Tay 620-15

Airlines (1)

Alliance Airlines 1

Engine Profiles

Rolls-Royce Tay

About Fokker 70

Fokker 100 का छोटा संस्करण, कम-घनत्व रूटों के लिए डिज़ाइन किया गया। Fokker की दिवालियापन से पहले केवल 48 बनाए गए, जो इसे सबसे दुर्लभ आधुनिक वाणिज्यिक विमानों में से एक बनाता है।

Frequently Asked Questions

The Fokker 70 typically seats 79 passengers in an all-economy configuration with a 2-3 seating arrangement. Some operators used mixed-class layouts with 65-72 seats. The aircraft shares the same cabin width of 3.05 m as the Fokker 100, providing identical cross-section comfort in a shorter airframe.

The Fokker 70 has a maximum range of approximately 3,410 km (1,840 nautical miles), slightly more than the Fokker 100 due to its lighter weight with fewer passengers. The aircraft uses two Rolls-Royce Tay 620 engines, a slightly derated version of the Tay 650 used on the Fokker 100. This range capability allowed it to serve medium-haul routes across Europe and within Australia.

The Fokker 70 is a shortened version of the Fokker 100, with the fuselage reduced by 4.6 m to seat 79 passengers instead of 100. Both aircraft share identical cockpits, wings, and tail sections, providing complete pilot and maintenance commonality. The Fokker 70 uses slightly less powerful Tay 620 engines versus the 100's Tay 650. Only 48 Fokker 70s were built compared to 283 Fokker 100s, as the market preferred the larger variant.

The Fokker 70 is visually identical to the Fokker 100 except for its shorter fuselage at 30.9 m versus 35.5 m. Both share the same T-tail, rear-mounted engines, and cockpit design. The shorter cabin results in fewer window rows, and the aircraft appears more compact overall. The Fokker 70 can be tricky to distinguish unless parked alongside a Fokker 100.

Only 48 Fokker 70s were delivered between 1994 and 1997 before Fokker's bankruptcy ended production. KLM Cityhopper was the largest operator, flying Fokker 70s until 2017 when they were replaced by Embraer E175s. Austrian Airlines also operated a fleet until 2016. A small number remain in service with niche operators and government agencies. The type is among the rarest commercial jets still flying.