Fokker S-11
The Fokker S-11 Instructor is a single engine two seater propeller aircraft designed and manufactured by the former Dutch aircraft manufacturer Fokker. With replacement of the Tiger Moth in mind, the Lucht Strijd Krachten ((LSK) Royal Netherlands Air Force) had taken an interest right from the beginning and it ordered 39 examples. In 1950 the first LSK aircraft entered service with the KLu (Royal Netherlands Air Force) and were placed with the Elementary Flying Training (EVO) at Woensdrecht Air Base. From 1968 the EVO operated from Gilze-Rijen Air Base, as Woensdrecht became a “sleeping” base. The S-11 was built under licence in Italy, Israel and Brazil in large numbers. In addition, Fokker developed a version with a nosewheel, the S-12, but the air force showed no interest. September 1973 brought a definitive end to S-11 service with the KLu, which also meant a farewell to the last propeller-driven aircraft!
Developing nation: Netherlands.
Manufacturer/designer: Fokker, The S-11 was also produced in Brazil by a Fokker subsidiary
Production line: Schiphol.
Type aircraft: Trainer.
First flight: 18 December 1947 PH-NBE.
State: retired.
Operators
- Brazil – Brazilian Air Force operated 100 aircraft in the 1960s.
- Bolivia – Bolivian Air Force operated 8 aircraft (former Brazilian Air Force) in the 1970s.
- Israel – Israeli Air Force operated 41 aircraft from 1951 to 1957.
- Italy – Aeronautica Militare 180 aircraft as Macchi M.416
- Netherlands – Royal Netherlands Air Force – Royal Netherlands Navy – Dutch Naval Aviation Service 39 aircraft.
- Paraguay – Paraguayan Air Arm operated 8 aircraft (former Brazilian Air Force) from 1972 to 1978.
General characteristics
- Crew: two/three
- Length: 8.18 m (26 ft 8 in)
- Wingspan: 11.0 m (36 ft 1 in)
- Height: 2.22 m (7 ft 5 in)
- Wing area: 18.5 m² (199 ft²)
- Empty weight: 810 kg (1,784 lb)
- Loaded weight: 1,100 kg (2,426 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming O-435A, 142 kW (190 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 209 km/h (113 knots, 130 mph)
- Cruise speed: 164 km/h (89 knots, 102 mph)
- Range: 628 km (339 nmi, 390 mi)
- Service ceiling: 3,850 m (12,600 ft)
- Climb to 1,000 m (3,300 ft): 5.6 min
All pictures courtesy of Zijde Aviation Photo and Publishing, Rob Vogelaar
Fokker 100
Fokker’s largest aircraft, the Fokker 100 is a 100 seat jet airliner based on the F-28 Fellowship. Fokker 100 was certified by the United States Federal Aviation Administration as the Fokker 28-0100. The most noticeable difference was the much longer fuselage, which increased seating by 65% from 65 in the original F28 series to 107 in a three-by-two single-class arrangement. Fokker also introduced a redesigned wing for the 100, which they claimed was 30% more efficient in cruise. The engines were upgraded to the modern Rolls-Royce Tay turbofans, while the cockpit was updated with an all-glass instrumentation package (EFIS glass flightdeck). The Fokker 100 features twin fuselage-mounted engines and a T-tail.
Flightcrew of two. Max single class high density seating for 122. Standard single class seating for 107 at five abreast and 81cm (32in) pitch. Two class seating for 12 first class passengers at four abreast and 91cm (36in) pitch, and 85 economy class passengers; or 55 business class at five abreast and 86cm (34in) pitch, and 50 economy class pax.
Developing nation: Netherlands.
Manufacturer/designer: Fokker.
Production line: Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport 1986 – 1997
Type aircraft: Regional airliner.
First flight: November 30 1986, PH-MKH
First delivery: February 1989 to Swissair
General characteristics
- Capacity: 107 passengers
- Length: 35.53 m (116ft 7in)
- Wingspan: 28.08 m (92ft 2 in)
- Height: 8.51 m (27 ft 11 in)
- Wing area: 93.5 m2 (1,006 sq ft)
- Empty weight: 24,541 kg (54,100 lb)
- Max takeoff weight: 45,810 kg (101,000 lb)
- Powerplant: 2 x Rolls-Royce Tay Mk 65015 turbofans, 15,100 lbf (67.2 kN) thrust each
Performance
- Maximum speed: 845 km/h (525 mph, 456 kn)
- Range: 3,070 km (1,970 mi; 1,710 nmi)
- Service ceiling: 10,700 m (35,105 ft)
Fokker 70
The Fokker 70 is a shortened development of the popular 100 seat class Fokker 100. Fokker began development of the new derivative airliner in November 1992 despite the absence of firm orders.
The first Fokker 70 was in fact the second Fokker 100 prototype which was modified by removing two fuselage plugs – one forward and one rear of the wing. Construction on this aircraft began in October 1992, first flight on April 4 1993. The first production Fokker 70 flew for the first time in July 1994 and certification was awarded on October 14 1994.
The last Fokker 70 was delivered in April 1997, when the production line closed following Fokker’s bankruptcy the previous year. Over the 70′s short production life, 47 were built.
Developing nation: Netherlands.
Manufacturer/designer: Fokker.
Production line: Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport 1993 – 1997.
Number built: 47.
Type aircraft: Regional airliner.
First flight: April 4 1993, PH-MKC.
First delivery: October 14 1994 to Ford Motor Company.
General characteristics
- Capacity: 80 passengers, 8,300 kg (18,300 lb)
- Length: 30.91 m (101 ft 5 in)
- Wingspan: 28.08?m (95 ft 5 in)
- Height: 8.51 m (27 ft 11 in)
- Wing area: 93.5 m2 (1,006 sq ft)
- Empty weight: 22,673 kg (49,985 lb)
- Max takeoff weight: 38,100 kg (83,996 lb)
- Powerplant: 2 x Rolls-Royce Tay Mk.620 turbofans, 61.6?kN (13,800?lbf) thrust each
Performance
- Maximum speed: 743 km/h (462 mph; 401 kn)
- Maximum speed: Mach 0.75
- Range: 2,040 km (1,268 mi; 1,102 nmi)
- Service ceiling: 10,700 m (35,105 ft)