Fairchild Merlin III
Manufacturer: Fairchild
Category: Turboprops
Passengers: 8 - 11
Max Speed: 345 mph
Charter a Fairchild Merlin III for your next flight
The Fairchild Merlin III is a Turboprop that started rolling off the factory floor in 1972 and has been a reliable aircraft option with private jet fliers ever since. Because the Fairchild Merlin III is a Turboprop, it is specifically designed for shorter trips and better access to smaller, regional airfields.
What is it like in the cabin of the Fairchild Merlin III?
Similar to many of the aircraft in its category, the Fairchild Merlin III can accommodate as many as 11 passengers in a typical layout. The interior of the aircraft measures 36.1 feet long and 5.2 feet wide, with roughly 17 feet of room from floor to ceiling. This means most adults will need to stoop when moving about when getting on the Fairchild Merlin III.
The Fairchild Merlin III can typically accommodate between 8 and 11 passengers, though cabin layout could differ from aircraft to aircraft. While individual tail numbers may vary when it comes to special features and amenities, the Merlin III typically has curtain lavatory. When it comes to space for your luggage, the Merlin III has roughly 105.9441 cubic Ft of space for your bags.
How Fast Is The Fairchild Merlin III? How Far Can The Merlin III Fly?
The Fairchild Merlin III has a max speed of roughly 300 nautical miles per hour, which converts to about 345.2 miles per hour. This aircraft has a cruising altitude of about 31000 feet, which means it is typically flying below most commercial air traffic.
Similar to many aircraft in the Turboprop category, the Merlin III has a range of about 2231 miles. This means that trips like Chicago to San Francisco or New York to Denver are well within range.
How Much Does It Cost To Charter a Fairchild Merlin III?
Private Jet Charter pricing is dependent on a variety of factors beyond the actual aircraft being flown, including where you are flying to, where you are departing from and how far in advance you are booking. For a detailed understanding of costs to book a Merlin III for your next trip, request a quote and one of our Private Aviation Agents will be happy to help.
Specifications Of The Fairchild Merlin III
- Max Speed: 345.2 MPH (300 NMPH)
- Range: 2231 miles (1938 Nautical Miles)
- Cruise Altitude: 31000 ft
- Cabin Dimensions: 36.1 ft L x 5.2 ft W x 17 ft H
- Aircraft Length: 42.3 ft
- Aircraft Wingspan: 46.3 ft
- Production Dates: 1972 to 1986
- Fun Fact: A Merlin III won the 5,851‑mile London‑to‑Victoria transatlantic/transcontinental air race in 1971; the final short‑body Merlins with winglets were marketed as the Fairchild 300 in 1984–1986.
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