View source for P-52 Merlin

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| name                            = P-52 Merlin
| image                           = P-52 - Undocking from Constellation over world.jpg
| manufacturer                    = KRIG
| series                          = P
| size                            = snub
| sizenum                         = 1
| role                            = Snub Fighter
| productionstate                 = Flight ready
| productionstatedesc             = Since [[Star Citizen Alpha 1.1.5|Alpha 1.1.5]]
| mincrew                         = 1
| maxcrew                         = 1
| buycost                         = 135500
| rentable                        = false
| rentableac                      = false
| rentcostac                      = 2000
| pledgecost                      = 25
| originalpledgecost              = 20
| warbondcost                     = 20
| originalwarbondcost             = 20
| cargocapacity                   = 0
| stowagespace                    = 0
| length                          = 12
| height                          = 3
| beam                            = 5.25
| 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. Its cutting edge design makes it a quick maneuverable ship with enough firepower to deliver the killing blow, all packed inside its sleek carbone-durantium plated shell.</blockquote>

== Specifications ==
{{Vehicle hardpoints}}

== Model ==

=== Ship profile ===

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 In space=
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!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:P72 in space - 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}}

<tabber>
 Official=
{{gallery
|Merlin_-_Flying_over_Arccorp_-_Rear_Starboard.png
|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
|P-52 - Undocking from Constellation over world.jpg
}}
|-|
 In-game=
{{gallery
|IAE2951-day7-ARGO-Merlin-Archimedes.jpg
}}
|-|
 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}}

== Trivia ==
It was part of the Referral Bonus for players who referred the game for friends through their code during the Ship Showdown in 2020. The ship came with LTI as all other Referral Campaigns.

The Merlin was offered as Referral Bonus again during the Patch 3.18.1 Free Fly campaign. The ship came with LTI as all other Referral Campaigns.

== References ==
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