Fokker 70

The compact regional jet built for lower-density short-haul routes.

Overview

Fokker Netherlands ICAO: F70 1994–1997 Active $20 million

The Fokker 70 is a shortened derivative of the Fokker 100 designed for smaller markets. Introduced in the 1990s, it provided jet performance with reduced seating capacity. The aircraft served regional airlines across Europe and elsewhere.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
2 × Rolls-Royce TAY 620 turbofans
Engine type
Turbofan
Thrust
2 × 13,850 lbf · 62 kN
Avionics
Glass cockpit equipped with a dual Flight Management System and AFCS
Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
79 economy · 70 business
Crew
—
Cabin width
10 ft 1 in  ·  3.08 m
Cabin height
6 ft 7 in  ·  2.01 m
Cabin length
54 ft 4 in  ·  16.57 m
Exterior length
101 ft 5 in  ·  30.91 m
Tail height
27 ft 11 in  ·  8.50 m
Fuselage diameter
10 ft 10 in  ·  3.30 m
Wing span
92 ft 2 in  ·  28.08 m
Baggage volume
388 ft³  ·  11.0 m³
Gross weight
—
Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
92,000 lb  ·  41,700 kg
Max landing weight
81,000 lb  ·  36,700 kg
Max payload
20,500 lb  ·  9,300 kg
Fuel capacity
3,550 gal · 13,400 L · 10,700 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
456 kt  ·  525 mph  ·  845 km/h
Maximum speed
—
Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
129 kt  ·  148 mph  ·  239 km/h
Range
1,841 nm  ·  2,120 mi  ·  3,410 km
Fuel burn
0.35 nm/gal  ·  0.17 km/L
Ceiling
35,000 ft  ·  10,700 m
Rate of climb
2,000 ft/min  ·  10 m/s
Takeoff distance
4,250 ft  ·  1,300 m
Landing distance
3,950 ft  ·  1,200 m
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KLM Cityhopper Fokker 70 ‘PH-KZM’

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Operational Context

Fokker 70 — short to medium-haul regional jet

The Fokker 70 first flew in 1993 and entered service in 1994. It was designed to complement the larger Fokker 100 in markets requiring fewer seats. The aircraft retained the rear-mounted engine layout and T-tail configuration.

Powered by two Rolls-Royce Tay turbofan engines producing approximately 13,850 pounds of thrust (62 kN) each, the Fokker 70 cruises at around 460 knots (850 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight is roughly 84,000 pounds (38,100 kg). Seating capacity typically ranges from 70 to 80 passengers.

The Fokker 70 achieved modest production numbers before Fokker’s closure. Many examples remain active in Europe and Australia. The aircraft provided efficient service on short and medium-haul routes.