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Kruger Intergalactic

P-52 Merlin

Snub Fighter

FLIGHT READY IN MATRIX

Designed by Kruger Intergalactic for snub fighter. Listed as flight ready in the official matrix.

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P-52 Merlin
Official reference image, shown in its original proportions. Image provenance
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Matrix size

Small

Length × beam × height

12 m × 7.75 m × 3.25 m

At a glance

Dated source references, checked 2026-10-20. Design and conditional claims are labelled. Each card has one supporting-details section for conditions and evidence.

Crew and living

Advertised crew
1
Supporting details and sources

Advertised crew

1

Official advertised crew reference, row updated 2025-12-03 22:35:44. Distinct from extracted station/payload counts and practical solo operation.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Pilot control

Pilot weapons
1 × Tigerstrike T-19P (size 2); 2 × CF-117 Bulldog Repeater (size not resolved)
Supporting details and sources

Pilot weapons

1 × Tigerstrike T-19P (size 2); 2 × CF-117 Bulldog Repeater (size not resolved)

Pilot/fixed weapon grouping in versioned extracted configuration; sizes only joined by exact fitted-item name to official matrix, otherwise unresolved.

Latest known value · Current published reference

Cargo and carried craft

Cargo (SCU)
0 SCU
Supporting details and sources

Cargo (SCU)

0 SCU

Latest build extracted cargo capacity in SCU, not door clearance or a guarantee that a single crate of this volume fits. Earlier matrix reference: 0 SCU.

Latest known value · Current published reference

More specifications and source notes
Total bed objects (not berth capacity)
0
Bed objects without medical tier
0
Advertised minimum crew
1
Operating station / seat count
1
Fuel / quantum information
Hydrogen capacity (source-native units); Hydrogen intake rate (source-native units); Quantum fuel capacity (source-native units)
Defenses / countermeasures
Extracted shield HP: 3168
Release / availability status
flight-ready
Length (m)
12 m
Beam (m)
7.75 m
Height (m)
3.25 m
Listed mass (kg)
7,599 kg
Listed SCM speed (m/s)
275 m/s
Listed maximum speed (m/s)
1,450 m/s
Listed pitch (degrees/s)
58 degrees/s
Listed yaw (degrees/s)
50 degrees/s
Listed roll (degrees/s)
200 degrees/s
Specification details and sources

Total bed objects (not berth capacity)

0

Count of extracted configuration objects, distinct from advertised crew, usable positions and patient beds.

Latest known value · Current published reference

Bed objects without medical tier

0

Raw bed objects without a functional medical tier, NOT sleeping capacity: includes bunk objects and may include medical-looking objects without medical function.

Latest known value · Current published reference

Advertised minimum crew

1

Official advertised crew reference, row updated 2025-12-03 22:35:44. Distinct from extracted station/payload counts and practical solo operation.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Operating station / seat count

1

Count of extracted configuration objects, distinct from advertised crew, usable positions and patient beds.

Latest known value · Current published reference

Fuel / quantum information

Hydrogen capacity (source-native units): 0.6; Hydrogen intake rate (source-native units): 0; Quantum fuel capacity (source-native units): 0

Versioned fitted drive/configuration; calculated range is not a measured route or safety reserve. Unlabelled capacity units are not reinterpreted as litres.

Latest known value · Current published reference

Defenses / countermeasures

Extracted shield HP: 3168

Configured shield total is not a damage immunity or a duration under fire.

Latest known value · Current published reference

Release / availability status

flight-ready

Matrix release status does not establish in-game shop stock or a purchase entitlement.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Length (m)

12 m

Official matrix m, row updated 2025-12-03 22:35:44. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Beam (m)

7.75 m

Official matrix m, row updated 2025-12-03 22:35:44. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Height (m)

3.25 m

Official matrix m, row updated 2025-12-03 22:35:44. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Listed mass (kg)

7,599 kg

Official matrix kg, row updated 2025-12-03 22:35:44. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Listed SCM speed (m/s)

275 m/s

Official matrix m/s, row updated 2025-12-03 22:35:44. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Listed maximum speed (m/s)

1,450 m/s

Official matrix m/s, row updated 2025-12-03 22:35:44. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Listed pitch (degrees/s)

58 degrees/s

Official matrix degrees/s, row updated 2025-12-03 22:35:44. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Listed yaw (degrees/s)

50 degrees/s

Official matrix degrees/s, row updated 2025-12-03 22:35:44. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Listed roll (degrees/s)

200 degrees/s

Official matrix degrees/s, row updated 2025-12-03 22:35:44. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Not yet documented

Unknown does not mean absent.

  • Medical beds: Unknown
  • Treatment tier: Unknown
  • Regeneration range: Unknown
  • Treatment / imprint / MedGel requirements: Unknown
  • Sleeping berths: Unknown
  • Ore capacity (SCU): Unknown
  • Largest verified vehicle fit: Unknown
  • Vehicle space: Unknown
  • Documented fit examples: Unknown
  • Hangar / carried-craft capacity: Unknown
  • Snub / docking compatibility: Unknown
  • Included craft: Unknown
  • Pledge package contents: Unknown
  • Crew weapons: Unknown
  • Missiles and torpedoes: Unknown
  • Point defense: Unknown
  • Solo use: Unknown
  • Build-listed crew minimum (source definition): Unknown
  • Build-listed crew maximum (source definition): Unknown
  • Passenger / jump seats: Unknown
  • Captain’s quarters: Unknown
  • Interior rooms / arrangement: Unknown
  • Living facilities: Unknown
  • Entrances / exits: Unknown
  • Refuel other craft: Unknown
  • Repair other craft: Unknown
  • Restock / rearm other craft: Unknown
  • Special equipment / features: Unknown
  • Cargo arrangement / crate limits: Unknown
Weapon mounts, fitted items and control stations (2 rows)

Direct mounts and pilot-slaved remote turrets are different assignments. See Pilot-controlled armament for documented slaving and crew override. Mount size alone does not establish installed gun size.

P-52 Merlin: weapon reference
Mount / groupSize / mountsFitted items per mountControl evidence
STR-E2 Gimbal Mount weaponsSize 2 · 1 mounts · quantity 1
  • Tigerstrike T-19P · size 2 · 1 per mount
Direct pilot mount · Documented assignment
VariPuck S1 Gimbal Mount weaponsSize 1 · 2 mounts · quantity 1No child loadout suppliedOperator not established · Assignment needs verification
Full equipment and technical reference

Open to load this ship only.

Current equipped turrets (3 stations)

4.10.2-LIVE.12881860. A bridge-controllable flag alone does not identify the pilot as operator. Documented pilot slaving is described separately above.

  • STR-E2 Gimbal Mount: Operator not established
    • Tigerstrike T-19P · size 2
  • Origin Jumpworks Noise Launcher: Operator not established
    • Origin Jumpworks Noise Launcher: Operator not established

      Reviewed ship fact contributions

      Current independent corrections are reflected in the facts above and in catalog search, filters and comparison. Imported reference data and immutable review history stay intact. Material corrections earn current hull credit once per contributor and independent reviewer, not per revision. Existing private ship wishlists can receive one in-app notice; no email is sent.

      Plan a useful session
      YOUR FIRST USEFUL SESSION

      Match the target to the crew you have

      Practise control, target identification and disengagement before risking a demanding contract.

      SC Nomads planning advice. The linked visual guides contain controls, illustrated steps and dated sources.

      1. STEP 1

        Test the fitted weapon groups

        Use a suitable practice mode or safe permitted drill to learn targeting and your actual weapon groups.

        Ready when: You can control the ship and recognize what fires.

        Why it matters

        The matrix component table is reference data. Check current fitting, power and ammunition before treating it as your combat loadout.

        Open the practical guide
      2. STEP 2

        Read the objective before firing

        Check the contract, target identity and surrounding friendlies.

        Ready when: You can distinguish the required target from nearby traffic.

        Why it matters

        Choose a first contract you can abandon without losing your whole session. Bigger weapons do not replace knowing the objective.

        Open the practical guide
      3. STEP 3

        Disengage before a win becomes a loss

        Check condition after each pass and use the agreed retreat call when control or systems deteriorate.

        Ready when: The crew and ship return for services.

        Why it matters

        An escort succeeds by keeping the protected player moving safely, not by chasing every opponent.

        Open the practical guide

      Where to get this ship

      Selected community reports, checked 2026-10-20. Confirm the current price and availability at the terminal before spending aUEC.

      No dated offer included for this hull yet. This does not mean it is unavailable.

      Rental rules, resets and source limits

      Rentals are temporary access, not ownership. The PU rental timer continues while logged out, and rented component loadouts cannot be customized. Daily rates above do not establish discounts for longer rentals. RSI rental rules (updated 2026-04-28).

      In-game purchases are distinct from pledges and may be affected by Alpha resets. RSI in-game purchase guidance.

      Pledge availability and real-money prices have not been checked in this snapshot. Official ship information. An in-game offer does not establish pledge availability or that a game package is included.

      PEOPLE AND PREPARATION

      What changes when a friend joins?

      When you are alone

      Identify what the pilot can actually fire or operate. Empty gunner and specialist stations are not free extra firepower.

      1 advertised crew. This is an advertised crew reference, not a solo recommendation or passenger-seat count.

      Record my P-52 Merlin setup and results

      Travel and recovery

      This hull has a sourced carrier requirement below. Arrange long-distance transport and pickup before launching.

      Plan how you return
      CHECK THIS HULL

      The details that change a P-52 Merlin session.

      Expand a note for its consequence, practical response and evidence. Design references, current issues and player reports are labeled separately.

      These Kruger snubs cannot quantum travel aloneOfficial reference · Planning a Merlin or Archimedes trip

      The P-72 Q&A confirms these snubs lack quantum and jump drives.

      What helps

      Use the carrier for long-distance travel and arrange recovery before launching. Do not generalize this limitation to every small ship.

      CIG Kruger P-72 Archimedes Q&A

      Source: 2015-11-25 design reference · Reviewed 2026-10-13. Source reviewed; not independently tested in the current game patch.

      A fitted component still needs powerOfficial reference · A loadout leaves a system greyed out

      Combined demand can exceed the available power pool.

      What helps

      Check power allocation and operating mode before assuming the component is broken.

      CIG Engineering Gameplay Guide

      Source: Guide includes Alpha 4.8 implementation stages, checked 2026-10-13 · Reviewed 2026-10-13. Source reviewed; not independently tested in the current game patch.

      Access and equipment need a separate checkPlanning check · Buying, renting or fitting this variant

      The official matrix is a reference snapshot. It does not guarantee current shop stock, prices, rental modification access or component compatibility.

      What helps

      Confirm the exact variant and fitting in the current game or a current patch data source before spending currency.

      Official matrix snapshot and model reference

      Source: 2026-10-13 · Reviewed 2026-10-13. Editorial planning advice, not a confirmed defect.

      LEARN THE RELEVANT WORK

      Practical guides for this role.

      Reference equipment and specification provenance

      The official matrix was retrieved on 2026-10-15. This entry's source timestamp is 2025-12-03 22:35:44. Listed components may not match the current in-game fit or stock. These entries do not establish compatibility, physical access or pilot control.

      CategoryReference itemListed sizeMountsQuantity
      radarDenning011
      fuel tanksInternal TankUnspecified21
      power plantsLightBlossom111
      coolersFrost-Star121
      shield generatorsSecureHyde111
      life supportComfortAir Lite011
      weaponsSTR-E2 Gimbal Mount211
      weaponsVariPuck S1 Gimbal Mount121
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