Kruger P-52 Merlin

flight-ready Combat Snub Fighter Size 1 since Alpha 1.1.5

Designed in conjunction with RSI, this elegant short-range snub fighter represents the first ship produced under the Kruger Intergalactic brand. Utilizing centuries of manufacturing expertise, the compact precision of the Kruger hull blends perfectly with the trusted RSI thrusters to grant the Merlin exceptional handling and maneuverability while ensuring that it is capable of fulfilling a variety of roles from combat to scouting to scanning.

In-game description, from the localisation file.

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Crew1

Cargo0 SCU

Hull HP2,430

Shield HP3,168

SCM / Max275 / 1,450

Pilot DPS887

In-game price283,500 aUEC Astro Armada - Area 18 (Stanton)

Flight

SCM speed: 275 m/s
Max speed: 1,450 m/s
Boost: 605 / 290 m/s
0 → SCM / Max: 1.2 s / 6.4 s
Pitch / Yaw / Roll: 58 / 50 / 200 °/s
Mass: 7,599 kg
Dimensions: 12.0 × 7.8 × 3.3 m

Quantum & fuel

Quantum speed: —
Hydrogen fuel: 0.60
Quantum fuel: 0.00

Defence

Hull: 2,430 HP
Shields: 3,168 HP · 570/s
Shield type: Bubble
Armor phys / energy: ×0.85 / ×0.70
Cross section: 5,928 × 988 × 3,794
IR / EM signature: 3,554 / 11,414–10,050

Weaponry

Pilot DPS: 887 · 603 sustained
Pilot alpha: 58
Pilot weapons: Tigerstrike T-19P (450), CF-117 Bulldog Repeater (219), CF-117 Bulldog Repeater (219)

Inside

Inventory: 0.43 SCU
Beds: 0
Escape: 1 ejection seats
Power budget: 14 / 15.0
Cooling budget: 52 / 21.0

Pledge & insurance

Standalone: $25
Warbond: —
At concept: $20 · 2015
Availability: Time-limited sales
Insurance claim: 2.7 min · expedite 1,375 aUEC

Where to buy wiki · UEX

Astro Armada - Area 18 Stanton 283,500 aUEC

Stock loadout

Components

Radar: Denning grade C
Power plant S1: LightBlossom grade C
Shield generator S1: SecureHyde grade D
Cooler S1: 2× Frost-Star grade C
Life support: ComfortAir Lite ↗ grade C

Weapons

Gun mount S2: STR-E2 Gimbal Mount grade A
Weapon: Tigerstrike T-19P 450 DPS
Weapon: 2× CF-117 Bulldog Repeater 219 DPS

Ordnance

Countermeasures S1: Origin Jumpworks Noise Launcher ↗ grade A
Countermeasures S1: Origin Jumpworks Noise Launcher ↗ grade A

What CIG says RSI Ship Matrix

flight-ready Snub Fighter Combat Small

Originally designed to pair with the RSI Constellation, the P-52 Merlin is now available to all pilots! A dedicated parasite fighter, the Merlin is designed to be transported from place to place aboard a larger ship. 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.

Matrix figures: 12.0 × 7.8 × 3.3 m · 7,599 kg · crew 1 · 0 SCU · SCM 275 · afterburner 1,450 m/s · updated 2025-12-03

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Contracts that mention this ship

None in the current build - the game names most things through placeholders.

Figures from Game2.dcb via api.star-citizen.wiki, 4.10.2-LIVE.12881860; prices via UEX; description, status and matrix figures from the RSI Ship Matrix , image: starcitizen.tools. Loadout planning is what erkul does best - this page links there rather than repeating it.