Fokker 50 Cockpit, Specs, Price, & Details. Fokker 50 is a dual engine passenger aircraft developed and produced due to the Fokker Aircraft Company (FAC), the Netherlands. Fokker 50 is a close relative of Fokker F27. The aircraft made its first flight in February 1987, and was certified due to the Dutch RLD Aviation Authority in May 1987.
Fokker 50 production was dropped in March 1996 due to the bankruptcy of the Fokker company. Ethiopian Airlines received the final Fokker 50 in May 1997. A total of 213 Fokker 50 were built to date and 168 operate worldwide.
Fokker 50 Engine
Fokker 50 is powered by two PW125B turboprop engines, each of which produces an output power of 1,864 kW. The machine is made and made by Pratt & Whitney Canada, USA. The length and width of the machines are 2.1 m and 0.66 m, respectively. Height of 0.83 m. This is driven by six Dowty Rotol vanes made of aluminum. The propeller can rotate at a constant speed of 1,200 rpm.
Off-set red gear optimizes output speed to increase power and minimize propeller noise. This machine is also furnished with a backflow burner, electronic engine control (EEC) and a single stage low pressure turbine.
Fokker 50 can fly with a maximum speed of 532km/ hour. The stall speed is 453 km/ hour. The service range and ceiling are 2,678 km and 7,620 m respectively.
Fokker 50 Specs
FAC began making the Fokker 50 in November 1983. The aircraft was developed to operate on rough runways or ground runways and in adverse weather conditions. It was built with carbon composite materials consisting of glass fiber, carbon and aramid to reduce the overall weight.
The aircraft is geared up with three doors and a fire escape to go up or down passengers. It is also furnished with an optional door in the left corner of the rear body to load or unload items.
Fokker 50 was developed by modifying the F27-Fokker 500 aircraft. Modifications consisted of modern avionics, engine management systems, ailerons, Foklet wing tips and two-wheel nose wheels. Replacing the Rolls-Royce engine with the most fuel-efficient PW125B engine is a major modification that allows the aircraft to achieve cruising speeds of 12% higher and reduce fuel consumption.
Fokker 50 Cabin and Interior
Fokker 50 offers a spacious and luxurious cabin with enough legroom for passengers on the plane. The cabin can accommodate 58 passengers in two seating areas. It is furnished with 44 small rectangular windows to provide clear visibility to passengers. The cabin is 15.96 m long and 2.5 m wide. Height of 1.96 m. Cabin volume and aircraft luggage volume are 8m ³ and 14m ³ respectively.
Fokker 50 Cockpit and Avionics
Fokker 50 features a glass cockpit to accommodate two crew members consisting of a pilot and co-pilot. Flight decks are furnished with EFIS, primary flight display (PFD) and secondary flight display (SFD). PFD creates primary flight data while SFD offers navigation information.
Fokker 50 Price and Orders
The price of the newest Fokker 50 is US $ 17.5 Million. Orders were received from various customers consisting of Malaysia Airlines (10) (now operated by Maswings and Firefly), Denim Air (12 ), Skyways Express (18 ), VLM Airlines (20) etc
. The Republic of Singapore Air Force acquired the Fokker 50 maritime patrol aircraft from FAC in 1991. The aircraft was deployed in the Gulf of Aden in April 2011 to support international counter piracy efforts. This will execute maritime air surveillance to identify and investigate suspicious vessels.
