| C-26 "Metroliner" | |
|---|---|
 RC-26B aircraft of the Florida Air National Guard | |
| General information | |
| Type | Military transport aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Fairchild Aircraft |
| Status | Active, not in production |
| Primary users | United States Air Force |
| History | |
| Developed from | Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner |
The Fairchild C-26 "Metroliner" is the designation for the Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner series twin turboprop aircraft in the service of the United States military. It was not officially named by the US Armed Forces,[1] but is unofficially known by the same name as its civilian counterpart.[2] The C-26A is the military version of the Model SA227-AC Metro III; the C-26B is the military version of the Model SA227-BC Metro III and Model SA227-DC Metro 23; and UC-26C is the military designation for the Model SA227-AT Merlin IVC. The C-26D provides rapid-response transportation for supplies and personnel to remote airfields.[3]
- ^ "DoD 412.15 Military" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-03-16.
- ^ "Fairchild Air Force Base C-26B Metroliner page". Archived from the original on 2009-03-04. Retrieved 2008-03-16.
- ^ "C-26 Metroliner". United States Navy. Retrieved 2024-09-13.