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Martin B-26

Bomber · WWII (1939–1945)

Martin B-26 — Bomber
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The Martin B-26 Marauder is an American twin-engined medium bomber that saw extensive service during World War II. The B-26 was built at two locations: Baltimore, Maryland, and Omaha, Nebraska, by the Glenn L. Martin Company.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Bomber
Domain
Defence
Era
WWII (1939–1945)
Engine
2× 18-cylinder radial piston engines
Thrust / Power
2000-2200 hp each
Length (ft)
58
Wingspan (ft)
71
Empty Weight (lb)
24000
MTOW (lb)
37000
Service Ceiling (ft)
21000
Max Speed (mph)
287
Armament
Guns: 11 × .50 in (12.7 mm) M2 Browning machine guns. One flexible in nose position, four fixed in blisters on fuselage (fired by the pilot), two in dorsal turret, two in tail turret, one each in port and starboard lower waist positions; Bombs: Up to {{cvt|4000|lb