Fokker 50

The Dutch turboprop built for reliable regional airline service.

Overview

Fokker Netherlands ICAO: F50 1987–1997 Active $17.5 million

The Fokker 50 is a twin-engine turboprop regional airliner developed as a successor to the F27 Friendship. Introduced in the 1980s, it incorporated modern engines and avionics while retaining a proven airframe concept. The aircraft served regional carriers across multiple continents.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
2 × Pratt & Whitney PW125B turboprops
Engine type
Turboprop
Power
2 × 2,500 shp · 1,864 kW
Avionics
EFIS and Automatic Flight Control System
Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
62
Crew
—
Cabin width
8 ft 2 in  ·  2.50 m
Cabin height
6 ft 5 in  ·  1.96 m
Cabin length
51 ft 3 in  ·  15.63 m
Exterior length
82 ft 10 in  ·  25.25 m
Tail height
27 ft 4 in  ·  8.32 m
Fuselage diameter
8 ft 10 in  ·  2.70 m
Wing span
95 ft 2 in  ·  29.00 m
Baggage volume
590 ft³  ·  16.7 m³
Gross weight
—
Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
45,900 lb  ·  20,800 kg
Max landing weight
44,200 lb  ·  20,000 kg
Max payload
12,100 lb  ·  5,500 kg
Fuel capacity
1,360 gal · 5,100 L · 4,100 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
286 kt  ·  329 mph  ·  530 km/h
Maximum speed
—
Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
97 kt  ·  112 mph  ·  180 km/h
Range
1,110 nm  ·  1,280 mi  ·  2,060 km
Fuel burn
0.90 nm/gal  ·  0.44 km/L
Ceiling
25,000 ft  ·  7,600 m
Rate of climb
1,500 ft/min  ·  8 m/s
Takeoff distance
4,450 ft  ·  1,350 m
Landing distance
3,700 ft  ·  1,130 m
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Operational Context

Fokker 50 — twin-engine regional turboprop

The Fokker 50 first flew in 1985 and entered service in 1987. It was developed as an upgraded version of the F27, featuring improved aerodynamics and more efficient engines. The aircraft retained a high-wing layout and rugged landing gear suitable for regional operations.

Powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW125 turboprop engines producing approximately 2,500 shaft horsepower each, the Fokker 50 cruises at around 286 knots (530 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight is roughly 46,000 pounds (20,900 kg). Typical seating ranges from 46 to 58 passengers.

The Fokker 50 became popular with regional airlines seeking dependable turboprop performance. Production ended in the 1990s following Fokker’s bankruptcy, but many aircraft continue operating in passenger and cargo service. The model remains one of the most recognizable European regional turboprops.