Fokker F-27 Gulf Coast Aviation 3D model

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This nearly new Fokker F-27 Friendship model, rebuilt in 2016 with enhanced geometry, textures, and features, boasts near-scale dimensions and intricate external detailing based on available drawings. The model includes animatable elements such as ailerons, flaps, elevators, rudder, propellers, landing gear, and landing gear doors. It is accessible in multiple formats including 3ds, obj, lwo, asc, dwg, dxf, u3d, and obj. The Fokker F-27 is a twin-engine turbo-prop commercial passenger aircraft designed by Fokker in 1950 and had its first flight in November 1955, piloted by Hugo Burgerhout. Due to tail heaviness, it required modifications and a 3-foot fuselage extension that added three more seats. Manufactured from 1958 to 1987, over 900 Fokker F-27s were produced, with additional versions built under license by Fairchild Hiller in the US. Many were later converted for cargo/express package service, particularly as feeder aircraft for FEDEX. However, all such planes had retired by the end of 2009, leaving very few in active service today. The Fokker F-27 led to further developments like the Fairchild Hiller 227 and Fokker F-50/F-60 series.