Martin JM-1 Marauder

Glenn L. Martin Company · USA · first flew 1943 · transport aircraft

The JM-1 Marauder was the primary US Navy designation for the Martin B-26 Marauder, acquired in modest numbers for target towing and utility transport duties rather than bombing. The Marauder's high speed made it well-suited to target towing.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	Mid-mounted, tapered
E — Engines	2 × piston, wing-mounted
F — Fuselage	17.8 m fuselage
T — Tail	Conventional

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Primary US Navy Marauder designation
High-speed target tug and transport
Twin R-2800 engines in large cowlings

Distinctive circular-section fuselage with a high wing loading and relatively small wing area, twin large-diameter R-2800 engines, and a cigar-shaped fuselage that makes it instantly recognisable among American twin-engine aircraft of the era.

Specifications

The Martin JM-1 Marauder has a length of 17.8 m (58 ft).
It has a wingspan of 19.8 m (65 ft).
Its maximum speed is 454 km/h (282 mph).
Typical crew: 3.

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History

The B-26 Marauder was one of the most capable medium bombers of World War II despite its early reputation for accidents. The US Navy acquired surplus and new-build examples as JM-1s for training support roles, particularly high-speed aerial target towing to train fighter and anti-aircraft gunners.

Variants

The JM-1 was the primary Navy Marauder; the JM-2 was a further sub-variant. All were based on the B-26B or C airframe.

Where you'll see it

Operated by the US Navy at training establishments in the continental United States; retired promptly after the war as surplus aircraft flooded the market.

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