If you’re heading out for a regional getaway or business meeting, the SA26 Merlin would be one convenient aircraft which you can hop on. With its practical interiors and reliable performance, you’ll be sure to reach your intended location in almost 2 hours or even less. If you’re flying from Toronto, you can reach as far as Nunavut or even Texas, USA aboard this plane. One latest and standard feature which this aircraft has would be the WiFi connection. With internet access, you can stay in touch with your friends, family and professional network while flying.
When on a business trip, you can still stay agile when on board this aircraft. With the use of your mobile phone, you can still send instant messages to coordinate with your team. With WiFi access, you may use an app to stay on top of your projects. Know more about the specifications of this aircraft and charter for your very own, private flight to a short range destination today.
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Comfy and Practical Interiors
This 6 seat aircraft has the sufficient cabin space for you to have a relaxing, short range flight. There are interiors which include a combination of passenger seats and a divan. These will depend on what the operator has initially prepared for you, thus it’s always best to confirm the plane’s exact facilities with your operator. Given its service ceiling, the SA26 Merlin lets you do some sightseeing while you’re quickly flying for a business trip. On board it, you can appreciate landscapes, mountains, seas and cities which you’ll fly over. You’ll most likely be amused and more relaxed upon flying on this aircraft.
These interior specifications can further give you an idea of the experience you’ll have on flying aboard the SA26 Merlin:
- Can seat up to 6 passengers
- Height of Interior: 1.58 meters
- Width of Interior: 1.46 meters
- Capacity for Luggage: 77 cubic feet
- Maximum Take Off Weight (MTOW): 9,800 pounds
Allows for More Airport Options
The SA26 Merlin has Short Take Off and Landing (STOL) capabilities, which means it can fly to and from short airport strips. Thus if you’re planning to reach remote locations or you need to land near your intended destination, this aircraft will fit your destination requirements. It has the agility to fly from or reach smaller-than-usual airports, leading you to have more options when it comes to arrival and departure areas.
To also gauge how fast and far this aircraft can go, it would be advisable to have a read through these details:
- Speed: 225 knots (kts) or nautical miles per hour (nm)
- Range: 1,290 nautical miles or 2,389 kilometers
- Maximum Altitude: 29,000 feet
- Maximum Climbing Rate: 2,350 feet per minute
Will you also happen to max out the flying range of this aircraft? If so, then it would be advisable to confirm its allowable baggage weight and passenger count with the operator. Generally, you can reach farther distances at the fastest pace possible if you’ll be hopping on a much lighter aircraft.
Background Information
Formerly manufactured by Swearingen Merlin and now Fairchild Aircraft, the SA26 Merlin was a development of Queen Air and Beechcraft Twin Bonanza. It was first produced in 1965 and to this day, its units continue to fly all around the world. It has roughly 14 military and civil variants which have been modified for different types of applications. Most of these variants’ adjustments focused on engine upgrades.
Are you embarking on a business trip or perhaps you’ll need to quickly reach a meeting? Either way, the SA26 Merlin can take you to your intended location. See our system below and get your very own live quote today: