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

The Fairchild F-27 and Fairchild Hiller FH-227 are versions of the Fokker F27 Friendship twin-engined, turboprop, passenger aircraft formerly manufactured under license by Fairchild Hiller in the United States. The Fairchild F-27 was similar to the standard Fokker F27, while the FH-227 was an independently developed, stretched version.

Fokker designed the F.27 Friendship as a high-performance and capacity, next-generation Douglas DC-3 replacement.

Aug 31, 2023 · The twin-turboprop Fokker F27' Friendship' airliner represents part of a historic period for the world of commercial aviation during the post-war years. Production began in 1955, but it wasn't only the Dutch powerhouse of Fokker that would work on the program.

Feb 9, 2024 · Building an aircraft under license allows manufacturers to enter markets where economic considerations prevent them from selling their products directly. Fairchild built 128 units of the F-27 and a stretched version called the Fairchild Hiller FH-227 under license from Fokker.

The F27/F-27 went on to become the best selling turboprop aircraft, with over 700 built. The initial type was followed by the F27 Mk 200/F-27A, with uprated engines, and then the Mk300/F-27B with freighter features.

In response to the DC-3, Fokker aircraft under the direction of Head Constructor Kees van Meerten, designed the F.27 Friendship, which would make its first flight on 24 November 1955, which lasted 34 minutes.

Dec 21, 2024 · F27 Maritime - F27-200 optimised for maritime patrol (15 built, including a number in armed configuration as Maritime Enforcers); F-27 - Fairchild-built version powered by Dart 6 Mk.514s, with lengthened nose for weather radar, additional fuel capacity and seating for up to 40 passengers (46 built, first flight 12 Apr 58);

The Fokker F27 Friendship is a turboprop airliner designed and built by the defunct Dutch aircraft manufacturer Fokker. Design of the Fokker F27 started in the 1950s as a replacement to the successful Douglas DC-3 airliner.

The type was then designated Fokker F27, and the first of two prototypes made its maiden flight on 24 November 1955, powered by two Dart 507 turboprops. Of high-wing monoplane configuration, the F27 has a pressurised fuselage, retractable tricycle landing gear and accommodation for 28 passengers.