Martin T3M
Glenn L. Martin Company · USA · first flew 1926 · bomber
The Martin T3M was a large US Navy torpedo-bomber biplane of the mid-1920s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 13.16 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Large single-engine torpedo biplane
- Three open cockpits in tandem
- Wheeled or twin-float configuration
A big slow single-engine torpedo biplane with a broad-span wing and tandem open cockpits.
Specifications
- The Martin T3M has a length of 13.16 m (43 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 17.37 m (57 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 177 km/h (110 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
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History
First flown in 1926, it developed the earlier T2M line into a bigger, more capable torpedo carrier for carrier operations.
Variants
Produced as the T3M-1 and T3M-2 with engine and structural changes.
Where you'll see it
Flew from US Navy carriers and shore bases as a torpedo bomber before newer types replaced it.
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