Description of Merlin III
Fairchild Merlin III: Exceptional Performance and Comfort
The Merlin III manufactured by Fairchild is a twin turboprop plane that can carry up to 8 passengers with a lot of luggage thanks to its large baggage compartment. It is the ideal aircraft to take passengers hunting with their guns or luggage or simply to transport cargo.
The Merlin III and IIIA models use very powerful, low noise Honeywell TPE331 turboprop engines allowing the cabin to be relatively quiet. These engines are also very fuel efficient. With its tall stance, the Merlin III’s appearance is easily recognizable. If your goal is to go fast for long distances in a comfortable cab, the Merlin III is the perfect choice.
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The cabin of the private jet Merlin III is spacious and can accommodate up to 8 passengers, along with ample luggage, thanks to its large baggage compartment. The Fairchild Merlin III is a twin-engine turboprop business aircraft, designed to deliver high performance and optimal comfort. It is powered by two Garrett AiResearch TPE-331-10U-503G engines, each producing 900 horsepower. These engines allow the aircraft to reach a cruising speed of approximately 300 knots (560 km/h) at an altitude of 10,000 feet.
The Merlin III features a pressurized cabin that comfortably accommodates up to 8 passengers, with a cabin height of approximately 1.5 meters. With a wingspan of 14.10 meters and a length of 12.85 meters, the aircraft has an empty weight of 3,695 kg and a maximum takeoff weight of 5,670 kg. Its service ceiling reaches 27,000 feet (8,200 meters), and it offers a maximum range of 1,938 nautical miles (3,589 km) with six occupants on board. The Fairchild Merlin III is recognized for its efficient fuel consumption and reduced CO₂ emissions, making it an environmentally friendly choice for business travel.
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Technical specifications of Merlin III

Aircraft
- Manufacturer FAIRCHILD
- Model MERLIN III
- Classification Turboprop Aircrafts
- Start of production 1970
Size
- Length 12,85 m
- Height 5,13 m
- Span 14,1 m
Useful information
- Pilots 2
- Flight crew No
- Seats 8
- Luggage compartment volume 4 m³
- Toilet no
Cabin
- Interior Height 1,54 m
- Interior Width 1,44 m
- Interior length 4,45 m
Performance
- Motorization 2 x Pratt & Whitney PT6A-41 / Honeywell TPE331
- Cruising speed 560 km/h
- Maximum speed 645 km/h
- Range 3 600 km
- Maximum flight altitude 8000 m
Price
- Hourly rates 1 900 €/hour
- Purchase Price 640 000 €
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Key Benefits of Merlin III
- Comfortable cabin
- Large luggage compartment
- Flexible private jet

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