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Martin B-26 Marauder
Martin B-26 Marauder: WWII United States Twin-engine Medium Bomber
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Martin B-26G Marauder: B-26 currently at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.
[U.S. Air Force Photograph]
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Martin B-26G Marauder: Side view of the same B-26.
[U.S. Air Force Photograph]
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Martin B-26 Marauder Bomber: General Characteristics
| Wingspan | | 71 ft. |
| Length | | 58 ft. 3 in. |
| Height | | 21 ft. 6 in. |
| Wing Area | | 658 sq. ft. |
| Empty Weight (Empty) | | 24,000 lbs. |
| Weight (LOaded) | | 37,000 lbs. |
| Engines | | 2 Pratt & Whitney R-2800-43 radial engines, 1,900 hp each |
| Maximum Speed | | 287 mph at 5,000 ft. |
| Cruise Speed | | 216 mph |
| Landing Speed | | 114 mph |
| Combat Radius | | 1,150 miles |
| Ceiling | | 21,000 ft. |
| Guns | | 12 .50 in (12.7 mm) Browning machine guns |
| Bombload | | 4,000 pounds |
| Crew | | 7 (2 pilots, bombardier, navigator/radio operator, 3 gunners) |
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