Metro III/23Type/Variant of Aircraft: Flight Simulator Qualification Level: Manufacturer: Flight Safety International - Simulator Systems Division CONFIGURATION: Host Computer: Visual System: Motion/Control Loading System: The aircraft was originally developed as the SA26-T Merlin IIA in 1965 with similarities to the Queen Air. This similarity ended with the development of the Metro III in 1972 featuring new wings with inverted engine nacelles, new landing gear, redesigned tail mount and a longer nose. The Fairchild Metro Merlin III is a pressurised, twin engine turbo prop aircraft designed for 2 crew and 19 passengers. |