The fleet
Turboprop Airliner
Fairchild Metro 23
Range
782 NM
Cruise speed
288 kts
Seats
19
Technical Specifications
General information
| Model name | Fairchild Metro 23 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Fairchild Dornier |
| Aircraft category | turboprop airliner |
| ICAO Designator | SW4 |
| Start/End of Production | 1991 - 2001 |
| Number of pilot(s) | 2 |
Performances
| Range (with IFR reserves) | 782 NM (1448 km) |
|---|---|
| Ferry range | 1732 NM (3207 km) |
| Cruise speed | 288 kts (533 km/h) |
| Max Operating Speed – VMO | 248 KIAS |
| Long-Range Cruise Speed - LRC | 242 KTAS |
| Approach Speed | 89 kts |
| Takeoff Distance | 1350 m |
| Average Landing Distance | 1043 m |
| Rate of Climb | 2290 ft/min |
| Service Ceiling | 25150 ft |
| Thrust | 1100 shp |
Aircraft technology
| Engine type | Turboprop |
|---|---|
| Engine(s) | 2 x Garrett TPE331-11U / 12UA |
| Avionics | Collins VHF22A / Garmin 950 |
Dimensions and capacity
| Aircraft length | 18.09 m |
|---|---|
| Aircraft height | 5.08 m |
| Wing span | 17.37 m |
| Cabin height | 1.45 m (4.75 ft) |
| Cabin length | 7.75 m (25.42 ft) |
| Cabin width | 1.50 m (4.91 ft) |
| Baggage volume | 4.19 m3 |
| Seats (standard config) | 19 |
| Seats (max) | 19-20 |
| Suitcases | 18 |
| Maximum payload | 2268 kg |
| Maximum TakeOff Weight - MTOW | 7484 kg |
| Maximum Landing Weight - MLW | 7110 kg |
| Fuel capacity | 2452 L |
Gallery
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