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Martin 162A Tadpole Clipper

WWII (1939–1945)

Martin 162A Tadpole Clipper — Fixed Wing
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The Martin PBM Mariner is a twin-engine American patrol bomber flying boat of World War II and the early Cold War era. It was designed to complement the Consolidated PBY Catalina and PB2Y Coronado in service. A total of 1,366 PBMs were built, with the first example flying on 18 February 1939, and the type entering service in September 1940, with the last of the type being retired in 1964.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Defence
Era
WWII (1939–1945)
Engine
2× 14-cylinder radial engines
Thrust / Power
1,600 hp (1,194 kW) each
Length (ft)
79
Wingspan (ft)
118
Empty Weight (lb)
33175
MTOW (lb)
56000
Service Ceiling (ft)
19800
Range (mi)
3000
Max Speed (mph)
205
Armament
Bombs: 4,000 lb (1,800 kg) of bombs or depth charges or 2 × Mark 13 torpedoes