The Fokker 70 and Fokker 100 are short- to medium-range regional jets developed by Fokker Aircraft in the Netherlands as successors to the older F28 Fellowship. Introduced in the 1990s, these aircraft offered modernized avionics, improved aerodynamics, and more efficient engines, catering to regional carriers looking for jet performance in smaller airframes.

The Fokker 100 was the first to be developed and is the larger of the two, seating up to around 100 passengers. The Fokker 70 is a shortened version designed to serve thinner routes with fewer passengers while maintaining cockpit and system commonality.

Key Specifications (Fokker 70)

• Crew: 2 (Pilots).
• Capacity: Typically 70–80 passengers.
• Length: 30.91 m (101 ft 5 in).
• Wingspan: 28.08 m (92 ft 2 in).
• Height: 8.50 m (27 ft 11 in).
• Max Takeoff Weight (MTOW): ~41,730 kg (92,000 lb).
• Engines: 2 × Rolls-Royce Tay 620 turbofans.
• Cruise Speed: Mach 0.73 (~845 km/h or 525 mph).
• Range: ~2,150 km (1,335 mi).
• Ceiling: ~35,000 ft (10,700 m).

Key Specifications (Fokker 100)

• Crew: 2 (Pilots).
• Capacity: Typically 97–109 passengers.
• Length: 35.53 m (116 ft 7 in).
• Wingspan: 28.08 m (92 ft 2 in).
• Height: 8.50 m (27 ft 11 in).
• Max Takeoff Weight (MTOW): ~45,810 kg (101,000 lb).
• Engines: 2 × Rolls-Royce Tay 650 turbofans.
• Cruise Speed: Mach 0.74 (~870 km/h or 541 mph).
• Range: ~3,167 km (1,968 mi).
• Ceiling: ~35,000 ft (10,700 m).

Notable Features

• Commonality in design between both aircraft, reducing training and maintenance costs for airlines.
• Efficient Rolls-Royce Tay engines offering reduced fuel burn and noise compared to older designs.
• Advanced glass cockpit and flight management systems for the era.
• T-tail configuration and rear-mounted engines for reduced cabin noise and enhanced field performance.
• Designed with good hot-and-high and short runway capability, useful for many regional and secondary airports.

Operators & Usage

• Operated widely in Europe, Australia, South America, and Asia by airlines such as KLM Cityhopper, Austrian Airlines, Alliance Airlines, and Trade Air.
• Still in service with several operators today, especially in charter, private, and government roles.
• Praised for its reliability and comfortable ride in the regional jet segment.
• The type found a second life with carriers in developing regions and specialized applications after Fokker ceased operations in 1996.