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C-26E Merlin 10513 Model
Fly with the C-26E Merlin 10513 in this handcrafted Model. Each piece is carved from wood and painted to provide a one of kind piece. Our pieces seek to recreate memories of these glorious aircraft.
- Length - 18 inches
- Made from Mahogany
- US Naval Aviator Owned Business
The Fairchild C-26 "Metroliner" is the designation for the Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner series twin turboprop aircraft in the service of the United States military. It was not officially named by the US Armed Forces,[1] but is unofficially known by the same name as its civilian counterpart.[2] The C-26A is the military version of the Model SA227-AC Metro III; the C-26B is the military version of the Model SA227-BC Metro III and Model SA227-DC Metro 23; and UC-26C is the military designation for the Model SA227-AT Merlin IVC.
Variants
C-26A
Military version of the Metro III (Model SA227-AC).
C-26B
Military version of the Metro III (Model SA227-BC) and Metro 23 (Model SA227-DC).
RC-26B
C-26B modified with electronic surveillance equipment for drug interdiction missions[19] 10 remain in service with the Air National Guard as of March 2019.[16]
UC-26C
Was a used 1983-built Merlin IVC operated for several years as 89-1471.[9] Modified with an integrated sensor package including forward-looking infrared and high resolution radar.
C-26D
C-26Bs transferred from USAF inventory and modified with new navigation equipment for the US Navy, four used for rapid response cargo and passenger transportation in Europe.
EC-26D
One range support aircraft operated by the US Navy's Pacific Missile Range Facility at Barking Sands.
RC-26D
Two range support aircraft operated by the US Navy's Pacific Missile Range Facility at Barking Sands with installed radar units.
C-26E
Upgrade of 11 C-26B aircraft including an improved Rockwell Collins Proline 21 Electronic Flight Instrument System.