Martin-Baker MB 3
Martin-Baker · United Kingdom · first flew 1942 · fighter
The Martin-Baker MB 3 was a British prototype fighter developed from the earlier private ventures MB 1 and MB 2.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10.67 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing single-engine fighter
- Napier Sabre engine in the nose
- Heavy armament of six 20 mm Hispano cannon
A fighter with a Napier Sabre engine and six 20 mm cannon in the wings.
Specifications
- The Martin-Baker MB 3 has a length of 10.67 m (35 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.77 m (35 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 668 km/h (415 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew on 31 August 1942. The fatal crash of the only prototype in September 1942 led to the cancellation of the programme.
Variants
Its design carried over into a planned MB 4.
Where you'll see it
It did not enter service.
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- Martin-Baker MB 5
- Martin-Baker MB 2
- Martin-Baker MB 1
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