Aircraft/Missile Information
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Type Military transport aircraft Manufacturer Fairchild Aircraft Primary users United States Air Force United States Army United States Navy Developed from Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner
The Fairchild Aircraft C-26 "Metroliner" is the designation for the Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner series twin turboprop aircraft in the service of the United States military. The C-26A is the military version of the Metro III (Model SA227-AC), C-26B is the military version of the Metro 23 (Model SA227-DC), and UC-26C is the military version of the Merlin IV-C.
Specifications (C-26A)
General characteristics
* Crew: 2 * Capacity: 22/14 passengers * Length: 42 ft 2 in (12.85 m) * Wingspan: 46 ft 3 in (14.01 m) * Height: 16.83 ft (5.13 m) * Max takeoff weight: 14,000 lb (6,400 kg * Fuel: 625 gal (2,370 L)) * Powerplant: 2× Allied Signal Garrett TPE-331-IIUG-601G turboprops, 1,100 hp (820 kW) each
Performance
* Maximum speed: 248 knots (285 mph, 460 km/h) * Range: 2,025 nm (2,331 mi, 3,750 km) * Service ceiling 31,000 ft (9,500 m) * Power/mass: 0.08 hp/lb (130 W/kg)