Martin XT5M-1
Glenn L. Martin Company · United States · first flew 1928 · bomber
The Martin XT5M-1 is a single-engine biplane carrier torpedo bomber prototype submitted for US Navy evaluation in 1928. It competed with designs from other manufacturers for the torpedo bomber role but was not selected for production.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10.67 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Single-engine biplane carrier torpedo bomber prototype
- Open cockpit with fixed undercarriage
- Prototype evaluated against other 1920s torpedo bomber designs
A conventional open-cockpit biplane torpedo bomber of 1920s configuration, broadly similar to other carrier torpedo bomber types of the period such as the Douglas T2D and Great Lakes TG-1.
Specifications
- The Martin XT5M-1 has a length of 10.67 m (35 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 16.15 m (53 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 195 km/h (121 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
In the late 1920s the US Navy evaluated several competing torpedo bomber designs for carrier operations. The Martin XT5M-1 was one such contender, featuring the open-cockpit biplane configuration standard for carrier aircraft of the period. The competition was ultimately won by the Great Lakes TG-2 and other types.
Variants
Only the single XT5M-1 prototype was built; it did not proceed to production.
Where you'll see it
Evaluated by the US Navy but not placed in production or operational service.
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