Fokker-70 - aircraftwhich was created in the Netherlands by designersthe company of the same name in 1993. Its main purpose was the implementation of passenger air traffic over short distances. During the operation of the model, the reputation of the so-called corporate aircraft has been attached to it.
Short story
Work on the creation of this airliner began in1992 The main goal pursued by the company's engineers was the replacement of the outdated F-28 jet aircraft at that time with an efficient and modern model.
Свой дебютный полёт опытный образец Fokker-70 carried out from the airport in Woensdrecht in 1993. After successfully completing the flight test program, the aircraft has established itself as an even less noisy and faster model than originally expected.
October 14, 1994 airliner received the certification of the FAA and the Netherlands. Ten days after that, Ford Motor Company received the first production aircraft of this modification.
First customers
The novelty was presented to the general public in June 1993 as part of an aviation exhibition in Paris. Even then, the manufacturer received a debut order for fifteen cars. Fokker-70 from Indonesian air carriers Sempati Air and Pelita Air Service.
Among the representatives of Europe, the first customerthe British Midlands company became an airliner, with which in November 1993 an agreement was signed for the long-term lease of five aircraft. A month later, the Dutch sold two airliners to the US firm Mesa Air. In addition, the contract provided for the possibility of further purchase of six more cars.
Main characteristics
Aircraft Fokker-70 has a narrow fuselage and rather modest dimensions.In particular, its length is 30.91 meters, and height - 8.51 meters. The wingspan of the airliner is 28.08 meters. The maximum take-off weight of the machine is set at 36.74 tons. The airliner is designed for simultaneous transportation of not more than 79 passengers. The crew consists of two people. The aircraft is able to carry out flights at a distance not exceeding 2 thousand kilometers.
The model is equipped with two turbojets.Rolls-Royce Tay Mk.620 engines. Traction power of each of them is 6290 kgf. They are placed in the tail of the machine. The capacity of the fuel tanks is 9640 liters. The practical ceiling is limited to 10,700 meters. Cruising speed of the vessel is 850 km / h.
The aircraft uses avionics of the company.Collins, which fully complies with the ARINC-700 standard. Information about the characteristics of the flight, the operation of the engines and on-board systems is demonstrated to pilots through six color digital screens. The model also has a diagnostic system.
Salon
Now a few words about the placement of passengers in Fokker-70. Salon scheme is quite simple and very similar toother models in the aircraft niche for 70-80 people. As already noted above, the engines here are located in the tail section, therefore, buying tickets for the liner of this modification, it is better to choose places in the front or middle part, where the noise is almost absent.
End of production
In 1995, after Fokker’s transition toproperty of the new owner, its position has deteriorated significantly. Moreover, the overcrowding at the time had a negative impact. As a result, in March 1996 it became aware of the bankruptcy of the company. For some time, the unfinished and ordered machines were completed. In April 1997, the Dutch airline KLM was delivered the last instance of the airliner.
Total for the time of mass production of aircraft47 cars were assembled (including 1 prototype). It should be noted that the epoch of the model did not end with the bankruptcy of the manufacturer, because at present the aircraft Fokker-70 continue to be actively operated by more than one European airline.
