Aircraft Type
Fokker 70 “Regional Workhorse”
The Fokker 70 is a short-haul regional jet manufactured by the Dutch aerospace company Fokker, designed to serve regional routes with efficiency and comfort. It was a successful short-range commercial aircraft that played a significant role in regional airline operations during the late 20th century.
IATAF70ICAOF70ManufacturerFokkerScore5.40/10StatusIn Production
Being the successor to the popular Fokker F28 Fellowship and providing excellent regional connectivity across Europe and other markets before Fokker's bankruptcy in 1996
Despite Fokker's bankruptcy, many Fokker 70 aircraft continued to operate for years afterward, demonstrating the aircraft's reliability and robustness in regional airline fleets
Cabin Environment
How the Fokker 70 affects jetlag recovery
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
29.56 m
Length
28.08 m
Wingspan
8.5 m
Height
Performance
3,145 km
Range
845 km/h
Cruise Speed
2× Rolls-Royce Tay 620 turbofan
Engines
How It Compares
vs. Bombardier CRJ-700
✓Potentially lower noise levels
✗Likely larger passenger capacity and longer range
vs. Embraer E175
✓Possibly more compact and efficient for shorter routes
✗Potentially less modern cabin comfort features
vs. Airbus A220-100
✓Likely more economical for regional operations
✗Probably larger size and higher operational costs