Fokker F27 Northwest Airlink N278MA

1/200 scale die-cast metal with minimal use of plastic.
All markings are tampo (pad) applied, no decals to discolor or flake.
Rolling rubber wheels.
Landing gear can be removed or added.
Model comes with a display stand.
A brief history of the aircraft type and the airline is supplied with each model.

The Dutch aircraft manufacturer Fokker developed the 32 seat turboprop F.27 Friendship to
replace the DC-3. In 1956 Fokker licensed U.S. manufacturer Fairchild to produce the F.27.
In April 1958 the Fairchild F.27 flew and in November 1958 the first Fokker produced F.27-
100 was delivered to Aer Lingus. In November 1967 the F.27-500 (FH.227 in the U.S.) first
flew. The 500 was a stretched version and the most numerous with 123 being produced.
When production ended in 1987 there were 586 Fokker and 207 Fairchild aircraft built.


In October 1964 Ansett-ANA ordered Fokker F-27 c/n 10280 that would be delivered as PH-
FGX on August 17 1965. The aircraft would go on to become the property of two other
airlines before coming to Northwest Airlink (operated by Mesaba Airlines) as N278MA on
May 15 1990 where it operated until May 15 1995. F-27s were first used by the airline in
1988 but by 1991 the first of 25 De Havilland Dash 8 replacements were arriving. N278MA
was last operated by Eagle Jet Charter Inc and in 2006 was used for parts. The aircraft had
flown 61,585 hours and 63,535 cycles.

Specifications for Fokker F27 Friendship

Number of Aircraft Built
F27 Mk.100 – 85
F27 Mk. 200 – 117 approximately
F27 Mk.500 – 112

Capacity
F27 Mk.100 – 44 passengers
F27 Mk. 200 – 52 passengers
F27 Mk.500 – 52 passengers

Dimensions
Length
F27 Mk.100 – 77 ft 3in (23.56 m)
F27 Mk. 200 – 77 ft 3in (23.56 m)
F27 Mk.500 – 82 ft 3 in (25.06 m)

Performance
Engines
F27 Mk.100 – 2 - Rolls-Royce Dart 6 Mk.514-7 1,670 shp each
F27 Mk. 200 – 2 - Rolls-Royce Dart Mk 536-7R 2,050 shp each
F27 Mk.500 – 2 - Rolls-Royce Dart 7 Mk.536-7R 2,140 shp each
Cruise Speed
F27 Mk.100 – 266 mph (428 km/h)
F27 Mk. 200 – 316 mph (509 km/h)
F27 Mk.500 – 292 mph (470 km/h)
Maximum Range
F27 Mk.100 – 1,250 nm (2,010 km)
F27 Mk. 200 – 1,040 nm (1,926 km)
F27 Mk.500 – 668 nm (1,075 km) w/max. payload

Weight
Empty
F27 Mk.100 – 22,593 lb (10,257 kg)
F27 Mk. 200 – 26,782 lb (12,148 kg)
F27 Mk.500 – 27,964 lb (12,684 kg)
Maximum Take-Off
F27 Mk.100 – 39,000 lb (17,710 kg)
F27 Mk. 200 – 44,996 lb (20,410 kg)
F27 Mk.500 – 44,996 lb (20,410 kg)