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Fokker F27 Maritime Enforcer
Photo: Aero Icarus from Zürich, Switzerland · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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FokkerF27MaritimeEnforcer

Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · 1968
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FokkerF27MaritimeEnforcer

Fokker F27 Maritime Enforcer
Fokker F27 Maritime Enforcer Photo: Aero Icarus from Zürich, Switzerland · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
ASW Effectiveness
30
Sensor Suite
25
Endurance
30
Range
40
Weapons Payload
30
Sonobuoy Capability
30
Search Coverage
30
Reliability
70
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
60
CategoryMaritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft
EraCold War
In service1968–1987
Operators8 countries
Quantity12
Data Quality87%
34
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft MASS Rating
11/14
Cold War
90/130
All-Time
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · 10 axes scored
ASW Effectiveness
30
Sensor Suite
25
Endurance
30
Range
40
Weapons Payload
30
Sonobuoy Capability
30
Search Coverage
30
Reliability
70
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the maritime patrol & asw aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Fokker F27 Maritime Enforcer
Production
1968–1987
Quantity
12
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT · COLD WAR
11
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
34
maritime patrol & asw aircraft category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the maritime patrol & asw aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • Base AirframeFokker F27 Friendship
  • Mission TypeMaritime patrol / anti‑submarine warfare
  • Service Entry Year1968
  • Flight Crew2
  • Mission Crew2
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeRolls‑Royce Dart turboprop
  • Number of Engines2
▣Performance5MOD.5
  • Cruise Speed460 km/h
  • Service Ceiling7,620 m
  • Range2,100 km
  • Endurance6
  • On-Station Time3
◇Mission Systems10MOD.10
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length25 m
  • Wingspan29 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight21,000 kg
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built12
  • Unit Cost239,000 USD
  • Operators4
▲Service History4MOD.4
  • Retirement Year2024
  • Production Start1968
  • Production End1987
  • Operational StatusLimited service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1968Production started
  2. 1987Production ended
58
years in service
19
years in production
12
units produced
3
countries operating
ⓘ 5 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory3country · 3units
3active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
Anti-ship missiles are guided missiles designed to engage and destroy naval vessels. They are typically used by aircraft, ships, or submarines to attack enemy ships.
A Magnetic Anomaly Detector (MAD) is an instrument used to measure and detect variations in the Earth's magnetic field, primarily for locating submarines or other large metallic objects.
A sonobuoy is a expendable, self‑contained buoy equipped with acoustic or other sensors, deployed from aircraft to detect and track submarines or surface vessels.
Enables real-time sharing of position, targeting, and sensor data among aircraft and platforms for coordinated combat operations.
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