Martin XP2M-1
Glenn L. Martin Company · United States · first flew 1929 · transport aircraft
The Martin XP2M-1 is an experimental prototype long-range patrol flying boat developed for the US Navy around 1929, serving as a stepping stone toward the P3M monoplane patrol series. It was a large three-engine high-wing design exploring the monoplane patrol concept.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 3 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 19.81 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Twin fin |
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- Prototype long-range monoplane patrol flying boat
- Predecessor to the P3M series
- Experimental three-engine high-wing boat for US Navy
A large three-engine high-wing monoplane flying boat broadly similar to the P3M series but with slightly different proportions reflecting its prototype status.
Specifications
- The Martin XP2M-1 has a length of 19.81 m (65 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 38.1 m (125 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 201 km/h (125 mph).
- Typical crew: 6.
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History
Martin developed the XP2M-1 as an experimental type to investigate monoplane patrol flying boat performance at a time when the Navy was considering the transition away from biplane patrol boats. The single prototype provided valuable design data that fed into the P3M series.
Variants
The XP2M-1 was a one-off prototype; the production P3M-1 and P3M-2 represented the practical outcome of this line of development.
Where you'll see it
Evaluated by the US Navy but not placed in production; the aircraft served its purpose as a technology demonstrator.
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