Fairchild SA-226T Merlin III

The Fairchild SA-226T Merlin III is fully instrumented for studying flight dynamics, complete with two full data reduction stations in the cabin. This aircraft is ideal for flight testing avionics systems designed to be used in cabin-class turbo-props.

Specifications:
Wing span: 46 ft, 3.1 in
Length: 42 ft, 1.9 in
Weight (empty): 7,600 lbs
Weight (max): 12,500 lbs
Engine: Two TPE331 Engines
Max speed: 265 KIAS
Max ceiling: 31,000 ft