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Martin B-26 Marauder

Martin B-26 Marauder: WWII United States Twin-engine Medium Bomber

Martin B-26 Marauder
Martin B-26G Marauder: B-26 currently at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. [U.S. Air Force Photograph]

Martin B-26 Marauder Bomber
Martin B-26G Marauder: Side view of the same B-26. [U.S. Air Force Photograph]

Martin B-26 Marauder Bomber: General Characteristics

Wingspan       71 ft.
Length58 ft. 3 in.
Height21 ft. 6 in.
Wing Area658 sq. ft.
Empty Weight (Empty)24,000 lbs.
Weight (LOaded)37,000 lbs.
Engines2 Pratt & Whitney R-2800-43 radial engines, 1,900 hp each
Maximum Speed287 mph at 5,000 ft.
Cruise Speed216 mph
Landing Speed114 mph
Combat Radius1,150 miles
Ceiling21,000 ft.
Guns12 .50 in (12.7 mm) Browning machine guns
Bombload4,000 pounds
Crew7 (2 pilots, bombardier, navigator/radio operator, 3 gunners)
 
 
 


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