Fokker 70

The Fokker 70 is a twin-engine regional jet developed by Fokker as a shortened derivative of the Fokker 100. Introduced in 1994, the Fokker 70 features a 4.62-meter (15.2-foot) shorter fuselage than the Fokker 100, seating 70-80 passengers. Powered by Rolls-Royce Tay 620-15 turbofan engines producing 61.6 kN (13,850 lbf) of thrust each, the aircraft was designed for shorter routes and smaller passenger loads while maintaining the Fokker 100's modern systems, fuel efficiency, and operational economics. The Fokker 70 offered excellent performance for regional operations with lower capacity requirements. A variant optimized for US carriers (F70A) and an extended-range version (70ER) with additional fuel tanks were also developed. The aircraft also saw limited military use for VIP and government transport. Production ended in 1997 when Fokker went bankrupt, with approximately 47 aircraft delivered. The Fokker 70 is a shortened version of the Fokker 100.