Fairchild Dornier Merlin 300 Price and Operating Costs

Fairchild Dornier Merlin 300 Specifications

The Fairchild Dornier Merlin 300, manufactured from 1982 - 1986, requires a 2 person crew and can transport up to 8 passengers. The aircraft has a maximum operating altitude of 31,000', a normal cruise speed of 284   KTS   /   327   MPH, and a 1,257 NM/1,447 SM seats-full range. The Fairchild Dornier Merlin 300 has a 4,972' balanced field length and 3,118' landing distance. The cabin measures 04'09" high, 05'02" wide, and 17'04" long. It has a total baggage capacity of 105.00 ft^3; 76.00 ft^3 being internal and 29.00 ft^3 being external. The exterior measures 16'10" high, 47'11" wingspan, and 42'02" long.

Fairchild Dornier Merlin 300 Pricing

Depending on numerous factors, the average price for a pre-owned Fairchild Dornier Merlin 300 is $600,000. A $300,000 loan over 120 months including $1,250 per month in interest equates to a $15,043 per - period payment. Based on 450 annual owner - operated hours and $9 - per - GAL fuel cost, the Fairchild Dornier Merlin 300 has total variable costs of $1,177,758, total fixed costs of $359,568, and an annual budget of $1,537,326 .This breaks down to $3,416 per hour.