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Fairchild Hiller FH-227B
1970 - 1975

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Manufactured by Fairchild Hiller, the aircraft is an American version of the famous Fokker F-27 licensed by Fokker itself. The aircraft built by the American manufacturer had a higher radome to receive a weather radar and higher fuel capacity than the European version. With the bankruptcy of Paraense, on May 29, 1970, four FH-227 were transferred from the company's bankruptcy to RJ-SP Air Bridge pool, leased with proportional apportionment among the participating airlines. By decision of the operators themselves, VARIG was in charge of restoring and operating the aircraft, which were painted in the basic colors of the company, without logos. The airplanes were operated by VARIG's crew exclusively on RJ-SP route. These aircraft became known by the nickname "Boko Moko", a famous personage in guarana's commercials at that time. After five years of service, the aircraft were sold to Taba and CATA Argentina.

 


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Operated units 4
Constructor Fairchild Hiller, EUA
Engine 2x Rolls Royce Dart Mk536-7R
Wingspread 29,00m
Length 23,06m
Height 8,71m
Cruising speed 480Km/h
Range 1.741Km
Maximum flight altitude 8.540m
Empty aircraft weight 10.398Kg
Maximum take-off weight 21.772Kg
Technical crew 02 (2 pilotos)
Maximum number of passengers 56 passageiros
Maximum number of passengers (VARIG’s configuration) 44 passageiros

 

 

 

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