Fokker Fokker 100

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QantasLink Fokker 100 (VH-NPU) taxiing on a regional Australian airfield under overcast skies.

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Aircraft

Fokker 100 F100

QantasLink standard livery

VH-NPU

Registration

Airline

Qantaslink

QLK / QF

Manufacturer

Fokker

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 85.0

Excellent sharpness and full side-on profile; overcast sky mutes contrast but registration and livery pop nicely.

Location

Shellharbour Airport

WOL/YSHL

-34.5611, 150.7890

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Shellharbour Airport WOL

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Fokker 100 is known for its popularity with regional carriers and its robust, efficient design; once widespread in short-haul fleets, but now becoming rare.

Fleet Rarity

One of fewer than 20 Fokker 100s in the QantasLink fleet, and among the last active examples worldwide.

Record Flights

Primarily used for regional and short-haul domestic flights across Australia; no known record-breaking flights.

Safety & Events

No major incidents involving this specific airframe; the Fokker 100 type has had a generally good safety record.

Future Outlook

The Fokker 100 in Australia is gradually being phased out and replaced by more modern regional jets.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Tay 650

Engine

28.08 m

Wingspan

35.53 m

Length

2,450 km

Range

845 km/h

Speed

97 passengers (typical 2-class configuration)

Capacity

45,810 kg

MTOW

8.5 m

Height

61.6 kN (13,850 lbf) each

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 3 (~90 dB on departure)

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