Martin B-26 Marauder
US medium bomber with 2 piston engines, 1940
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Summary
Martin B-26 Marauder is an aircraft family[1]. It is a type of medium bomber[2], bomber with 2 engines[3], and land-based bomber monoplane[4].
Key Facts
- Operator: United States Air Force[5], Royal Air Force[6]
- Manufacturer: Glenn L. Martin Company[7]
- Developer: Glenn L. Martin Company[8]
- Country of origin: United States[9]
- First flight: November 25, 1940[10]
- Service entry: 1941[11]
- Total produced: 5288[12]
- Described by source: Jane's American Fighting Aircraft of the 20th Century[13]
- Undercarriage: retractable tricycle gear[14]
- Different from: Douglas A-26 Invader[15]
- Height: 6.55 m[16]
- Wingspan: 21.65 m[17]
- Maximum operating altitude: 6400 m[18]