FAIRCHILD Dornier Merlin/Metro 23 Price and Operating Costs

Specifications
The FAIRCHILD Dornier Merlin/Metro 23, manufactured from 1992 - 2000, requires a 2 person crew and can transport up to 19 passengers. The aircraft has a maximum operating altitude of 31,000', a normal cruise speed of 295 KTS/339 MPH, and a 521 NM/599 SM seats-full range. The FAIRCHILD Dornier Merlin/Metro 23 has a 5,000' balanced field length and 2,800' landing distance. The cabin measures 04'09" high, 05'02" wide, and 33'01" long. It has a total baggage capacity of 180.00 ft^3; 135.00 ft^3 being internal and 45.00 ft^3 being external.

Pricing
Depending on numerous factors, the average price for a pre-owned FAIRCHILD Dornier Merlin/Metro 23 is $1,034,500.00. A $517,250.00 loan over 120 months including $2155.21 per month in interest equates to a $25,936.84 per-period payment. Based on 450 annual owner-operated hours and $4.25-per-gallon fuel cost, the FAIRCHILD Dornier Merlin/Metro 23 has total variable costs of $651,487.50, total fixed costs of $331,906.00, and an annual budget of $983,393.50. This breaks down to $2,185.32 per hour.