How many Fokker 50 are still flying?
The Fokker 50 Out of 208 ever built, 88 are still in service. As well as Air Antwerp with their new London City service, you can also find little Fokkers flying for a handful of other airlines. The largest operator by far is Amapola Flyg, a Swedish regional airline which was previously a cargo only operation.
How many seats are in a Fokker friend?
56
Fokker F27 Friendship/Number of seats
What type of engine does a Fokker 50 have?
Pratt & Whitney Canada PW100
Fokker 50/Engine types
Which is the first fighter jet developed in Iran?
It is the first fighter jet developed in Iran. The development of Kowsar fighter aircraft has gained much more significance due to an arms embargo imposed by the US. Designed to upgrade and strengthen the aerial defence capabilities of Iran, the aircraft is deployed by the Iran Army and Iran Air Force.
Is the Kowsar fighter jet made in Iran?
The mass production of Kowsar fighter jet began in November 2018. Image courtesy of Iranian Ministry of Defence. Kowsar fighter jet is a fourth-generation fighter aircraft designed and manufactured by state-owned Iran Aviation Industries Organization (IAIO). It is the first fighter jet developed in Iran.
When was the new Saeqeh fighter introduced in Iran?
In May 2012 Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi stated that three new-generation Saeqeh fighters had been manufactured and delivered to the Air Force. On 26 August 2012, deputy Defence Minister Mohammad Eslami announced that an upgraded version of the Saeqeh would be introduced in the Iranian Air Force by the end of 2013.
Who is the commander of the Iranian Air Force?
Little information on the specifications of the Saeqeh has been released. The Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force, Brigadier-General Ahmad Mighani, said that the Saeqeh is up-to-date in terms of aerodynamic balance and in possessing missile and radar systems.