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== Overview ==
 
== Overview ==
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Manufactured by the Perez Corporation the Merlin is a rather commonplace light fighter in the [[Alliance]] and [[Federation]].  Often pilots will purchase this as a second ship, it is slightly better than the [[Saker Mk 3]] in almost all respects.
  
 
== Notable Features ==
 
== Notable Features ==

Revision as of 10:06, 25 December 2006

Merlin
Merlin.gif
Maximum gross mass 8t
Empty mass 35t
Payload 27t
Main thruster accel 22.2g
Retro thruster accel 11.1g
Gun mountings 1
Missiles 2
Crew 1
Hyperdrive ranges Class 1:8.57
Class 2:34.28
Class 3:77.14
Standard drive Class 1
Fuel scoop yes

Overview

Manufactured by the Perez Corporation the Merlin is a rather commonplace light fighter in the Alliance and Federation. Often pilots will purchase this as a second ship, it is slightly better than the Saker Mk 3 in almost all respects.

Notable Features

Disadvantages

Verdict

It is not the fastest light fighter out there, but offers decent space for its class. You might find it useful for fast courier missions. Watch out for gangs of these birds attacking you simultaneously!