CARGO AIRCRAFT
METRO II
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Aircraft Summary
The Metro II is a short haul cargo aircraft capable of transporting 1,250 kg via an internal pallet system. Cargo pallets require a forklift or baggage belt to access its main deck.
Aircraft History and Features
In civilian service the type has proved to be popular, with sales in the 19-seat airliner market rivalled only by the Beechcraft 1900. It is especially popular in Australia. Since the first example arrived in 1975, almost 20% of the fleet has operated in that country. As of December 2008, 61 Metros and Expediters are registered in Australia, more than all of its market rivals combined.
Aircraft of similar role, configuration and era: Beechcraft 1900, British Aerospace Jetstream, Embraer EMB 110 Bandeirante.
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OVERVIEW
RANGE
Short haul
PAYLOAD
1250 kg / 2755 lbs
CRUISE SPEED
445 kph / 276 mph
HOLD SIZE
900x110x27 cm / 354x43x10 in
DOOR SIZE
135x130 cm / 53x51 in
SPECIFICATIONS
TOTAL LOAD VOLUME
18 m³ / 635 ft³
MAXIMUM RANGE
1000 km / 621 mi
FERRY RANGE
2700 km / 1677 mi
RUNWAY REQUIREMENT
1400 m / 4593 ft
COMPARABLE AIRCRAFT
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
- Beechcraft 1900
- British Aerospace Jetstream
- Embraer EMB 110 Bandeirante
REFERENCE
Model
Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner
Manufacturer
Variants
SA226 series
SA226-TC Metro and Metro II
SA227 series
Metro III:
SA227-AC, SA227-BC, SA227-AT:
Merlin IVC, Expediter
Metro 23:
SA227-CC, SA227-DC
Military
Fairchild C-26 Metroliner ( C-26A, C-26B and RC-26B ), TP 88 – Metro III (TP 88B, TP 88C )