Aircraft Model (Name & Manufacturer)
Fokker F27 Friendship by Fokker
Aircraft Category
C(Wingspan: 29m)
Purpose or Role in Game
A short-haul regional turboprop, used for passengers transport, light cargo operations, and a variety of military roles.
Why should this aircraft be added?
Adding the F27 would bring valuable historical depth and fleet diversity to the game, giving players an aircraft ideal for short routes, regional operations, and light cargo flights. It also appeals to aviation fans who love classic airliners, and importantly, it moves us one step closer to “unlocking” Hong Kong Kai Tak. The developers have stated that Kai Tak will only come once enough classic aircraft are in the game, so adding the F27 helps “tick off” another essential classic needed to make that airport possible.
A bit of history:
The Fokker F27 Friendship is a classic iconic plane that was designed to be a successor to earlier piston engine-powered airliners that had become commonplace on the market, like the DC-3. It went on to become one of the most successful European turboprops of its era, with more than 580 produced, and with operators on every continent.
Airlines that use it
Only a few F27 are still flying nowadays, cargo and military service only.
Civil Operators:
Aer Lingus - first operator
Luxair - first aircraft of Luxair
Trans Australia Airline (TAA)
Turkish Airlines
Korean Air
Icelandair
KLM
Garuda Indonesia
Iran Aseman
Air New Zealand
FedEx Corp.
Channel Express (Jet2)
etc.
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Not in Game:
Air Panama
Rio Sul
Maersk A/S
Braathens SAFE
etc.
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Military Operators: (none in game)
Spanish Air Force
Philippine Air Force
Finnish Air Force
Royal Thai Navy
etc.
Special characteristics or variants
F27-100 - original type, with 44 seatsF27-200 - with Rolls Royce Dart 7 Mk 528 engines
F27-300M - “Troopship” (for the Royal Netherlands Air Force)
F27-400 - “combi” with Dart 7 Mk 528/532 engines and a cargo door
F27-400M - “Troopship” (for US Army)
F27-500 - extended version, with 52 seats
F27-500F - extended F27-500 with small cargo door, which was designed for Australia
F27-600 - combi version of the F27-200
F27-700 - version of the F27-100 with larger cargo door
F27 Maritime - maritime patrol aircraft
Optional: Links or references
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