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{{Infobox vehicle
| name = P-52 Merlin
| image = Merlin_-_Flying_over_Arccorp_-_Rear_Starboard.png
| manufacturer = KRIG
| size = Snub
| role = Snub Fighter
| productionstate = Flight ready
| productionstatedesc = Introduced [[Star Citizen Patch V1.1.5|Patch V1.1.5]]
| maxcrew = 1
| buycost = 135500
| rentcostac = 2000
| pledgecost = 25
| originalpledgecost = 20
| warbondcost = 20
| originalwarbondcost = 20
| cargocapacity = 0
| claimtime = 1:08
| expeditetime = 0
| expeditecost = 170
| length = 12
| height = 2.20
| beam = 7.70
| combatspeed = 215
| maxspeed = 1030
| mass = 8493
| pledgeavailability = Time-limited sales
| rsistoreurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/p52-merlin/p-52-merlin
| presentationurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/14854-Kruger-Intergalactic-P-52-Merlin-Now-Available
| galactapediaurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/RXlXBj5rrk-p-52-merlin
| trailerurl = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJbItSsu8A8
| qandaurl1 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/14865-Q-A-P-52-Merlin
}}

The [[Kruger]] '''P-52 Merlin''' is a [[snub fighter]] originally designed to pair with the [[Constellation|RSI Constellation]]. Boasting a centerline Gatling cannon and a [[Lightning Power]] engine, the Merlin is a fast, maneuverable ship that packs a surprising punch! Ideal for [[racing]], local reconnaissance and fast combat.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=pledge/ships/p52-merlin/P52-Merlin|text=The P52-Merlin - Ship page}}</ref>

<blockquote>The Fashionable Hunter: Kruger Intergalactic P-52 versatile short-range fighter is designed to offer larger civilian vessels support in combat situations as well as reconnaissance. It's cutting edge design makes it a quick maneuverable ship with enough firepower to deliver the killing blow, all packed inside it's sleek carbone-durantium plated shell.</blockquote>

== Specifications ==

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| computercount = 1
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| radar1size = 0
| radar1manufacturer = WLOP
| radar1name = [[Denning]]
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| computer1manufacturer = 
| computer1name = S Computer
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{{Vehicle systems
| powerplantcount = 1
| coolercount = 1
| shieldgeneratorcount = 1
| powerplant1quantity = 1
| powerplant1size = 1
| powerplant1manufacturer = SASU
| powerplant1name = [[LightBlossom]]
| cooler1quantity = 2
| cooler1size = 1
| cooler1manufacturer = JSPN
| cooler1name = [[Frost-Star]]
| shieldgenerator1quantity = 1
| shieldgenerator1size = 1
| shieldgenerator1manufacturer = GODI
| shieldgenerator1name = [[SecureHyde]]
}}
|-|
Propulsion & Thrusters=
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| fueltankcount = 1
| quantumdrivecount = 0
| jumpdrivecount = 0
| quantumfueltankcount = 0
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| fuelintake1manufacturer = 
| fuelintake1name = S Fuel Intake
| fueltank1quantity = 2
| fueltank1size = 1
| fueltank1manufacturer = 
| fueltank1name = S Fuel Tank
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{{Vehicle thrusters
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| maneuveringthrustercount = 4
| mainthruster1quantity = 2
| mainthruster1size = 2
| mainthruster1manufacturer = LPLT
| mainthruster1name = Main Thruster
| maneuveringthruster1quantity = 1
| maneuveringthruster1size = 1
| maneuveringthruster1manufacturer = 
| maneuveringthruster1name = Retro Thruster
| maneuveringthruster2quantity = 2
| maneuveringthruster2size = 1
| maneuveringthruster2manufacturer = 
| maneuveringthruster2name = Retro Thruster
| maneuveringthruster3quantity = 8
| maneuveringthruster3size = 1
| maneuveringthruster3manufacturer = 
| maneuveringthruster3name = Fixed Maneuvering Thruster
| maneuveringthruster4quantity = 4
| maneuveringthruster4size = 1
| maneuveringthruster4manufacturer = 
| maneuveringthruster4name = Fixed Maneuvering Thruster
}}
|-|
Weaponry=
{{Vehicle weaponry
| weaponcount = 2
| turretcount = 0
| missilerackcount = 0
| utilityitemcount = 0
| weapon1quantity = 
| weapon1size = 2
| weapon1manufacturer = KRIG
| weapon1name = [[Tigerstrike T-19P]]
| weapon2quantity = 2
| weapon2size = 1
| weapon2manufacturer = BEHR
| weapon2name = [[M3A Cannon|M3A Laser Cannon]]
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== Features ==

*'''[[Tigerstrike T-19P]]:''' A custom variant on Kruger Intergalactic’s Tigerstrike line of rotary cannons, this powerful gun was designed in conjunction with the team working on the P-52 Merlin to ensure that it fit seamlessly with the graceful lines of light fighter’s hull while still rapidly delivering round after round with the dependability that one expects from a Kruger weapon.

*'''RSI Constellation Docking:''' Both the P-52 and the P-72 are designed to use RSI's [[Constellation]] series docking cradle, offering a unique symbiosis between the 2 ships.

== Model ==

=== Ship profile ===

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 In space=
{| class="wikitable"
!Isometric
!Above
!Port-side
!Front
!Rear
!Below
|-
|[[File:P-52 in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|100x67px]]
|[[File:P-52 in space - Above.jpg|center|frameless|100x67px]]
|[[File:P-52 in space - Port.jpg|center|frameless|100x67px]]
|[[File:P-52 in space - Front.png|center|frameless|100x67px]]
|[[File:P-52 in space - Rear.png|center|frameless|100x67px]]
|[[File:P-52 in space - Below.jpg|center|frameless|100x67px]]
|}
|-|
 Hangar=
{| class="wikitable"
!Isometric
!Above
!Port-side
!Front
!Rear
|-
|[[File:Merlin_in_Selfland_-_3.6.0_-_Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|100x67px]]
|[[File:Merlin_in_Selfland_-_3.6.0_-_Above.jpg|center|frameless|100x67px]]
|[[File:Merlin_in_Selfland_-_3.6.0_-_Port.jpg|center|frameless|100x67px]]
|[[File:Merlin_in_Selfland_-_3.6.0_-_Front.jpg|center|frameless|100x67px]]
|[[File:Merlin_in_Selfland_-_3.6.0_-_Rear.jpg|center|frameless|100x67px]]
|}
</tabber>

=== Series variants ===

{| class="wikitable"
!Image
!Name
!Description
|-
|[[File:Archimedes_in_Selfland_-_3.6.0_-_Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|100x67px]]
|'''[[P-72 Archimedes]]'''
|A luxury variant of the Merlin. It features a lighter hull, a more powerful engine and has an extra intake.
|}

== In-game availability & pricing ==
{{Note|'''Updated''': {{Start date and age|2021|05|10|p=yes}} - [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.13.0|Alpha 3.13.0]]}}

=== Buying ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
![[New Deal]], Lorville
![[Astro Armada]], Area18
|-
|<span style="color:#808080">Unavailable</span>
|135,500
|}

=== Renting ===
<span style="color:#808080">Unavailable</span>

''Prices given are per-day. Prices for all rental periods can be found at [[Ship renting]].''

== Gallery ==
{{for|a full gallery|:Category:P-52 Merlin images}}

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|Merlin_-_Docked_to_Constellation.png
|Merlin_01.jpg
|Merlin_02.jpg
|Merlin_03.jpg
|Merlin_-_Landed_in_ArcCorp_hangar_-_Rear_Port.png
|Merlin_-_Cockpit_-_Starboard.jpg
|Merlin_04.jpg
|Archimedes_and_Merlin_-_Flying_in_formation_-_Starboard.png
|Merlin_archimedes_01.jpg
|Merlin_archimedes_02.jpg
|Merlin_archimedes_03.jpg
|Merlin_-_Flying_over_Arccorp_-_Rear_Starboard.png
}}
|-|
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|-|
 Original design=
{{gallery
|Merlin yela.png
|TopOpen.jpg
|Side.jpg
|Back.jpg
|CockpitB_(1).jpg
|CockpitA.jpg
}}
</tabber>

== See also ==

* {{Link RSI|url=comm-link/engineering/14865-Q-A-P-52-Merlin|text=Q&A: P-52 Merlin}}
* {{Link RSI|url=comm-link/engineering/14908-WIP-The-Kruger-Intergalactic-Merlin|text=WIP: The Kruger Intergalactic Merlin}}

== References ==
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