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The Merlin 111 featured a new, longer fuselage ,
taller undercarriage and swept fin. The Merlin 111A(42 built) had two
extra starboard windows and an extra port window. The SA226-T(B) Merlin
111B(72 built) first flew in 1978 powered by 2x 900shp(671kW) Garretts
and had modified wing roots and tailplane and four bladed propellers.
The SA227-TT Merlin 111C(25 built) first flew in 1981 and had a maximum
take-off weight of 13,230lb (6006kg). A development of the 111C was the
SA227-TT Merlin 300(10+ built) which featured winglets. Around 120
Merlin 111’s of differing variants remain airworthy.
OY-BPM
c/n T-410
USA
10 seat business aircraft first flown in 1970
Engines: 2x 840shp(626kW) Garrett TPE331-303G
Length: 42’2"(12.85m)
Height: 16’8"(5.08m)Wingspan: 46’3"(14.09m)
No.built: 48 Range: 1920miles(3089km)
Cruising speed: 285mph(458kmh) Empty weight: 7400lb(3359kg)
Maximum take-off weight: 12,500lb(5675kg)
Fairchild Swearingen SA226-T Merlin 111 Side view
1/144 scale
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