Fairchild Metro III
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The Fairchild Metro III is a pressurized, twin turboprop airliner, which features upgraded engines and structures, increased wing span, four-bladed propellers, and a number of drag reducing airframe modifications not incorporated into the Metro II’s. At Carson Air Ltd., the fleet of three Metro III’s serve as efficient and reliable cargo carriers throughout western Canada.

SPECIFICATIONS:

TYPE: Regional carrier

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States

ENGINES: Two Garrett AiResearch TPE331-11 turboprops of 1,000 shp

DIMENSIONS:
Wing span: 57 feet / 17.37 meters
Length: 59 feet 4 inches / 18.09 meters
Height: 16 feet 8 inches / 5.08 meters

WEIGHTS:
Empty: 8,737 pounds / 3,963 kilograms
Maximum take-off: 14,500 pounds / 6,577 kilograms

PERFORMANCE:
Maximum speed: 311 knots / 576 kilometers per hour
Cruise speed: 278 knots / 515 kilometers per hour
Range at cruise speed: 575 nautical miles / 1,065 kilometers

CAPACITY:
Flight crew: Two
Cargo volume: 143.5 cubic feet / 4.06 cubic meters