Martin B-26 Marauder - Wikipedia
The Martin B-26 Marauder is an American twin-engined medium bomber that saw extensive service during World War II. The B-26 was built at two locations: Baltimore, Maryland, and Omaha, Nebraska, by the Glenn L. Martin Company.
Martin B-26G Marauder - National Museum of the USAF
Bombing from medium altitudes of 10,000 to 15,000 feet, the Marauder had the lowest loss rate of any Allied bomber -- less than one-half of one percent. U.S., British, Free French, Australian, South African and Canadian aircrews all flew the B-26 in combat.
History: Martin B-26 Marauder | National Air and Space Museum
Eighth Air Force B-26s flew the first bombing mission against German forces in Europe on May 14, 1943. In preparation for the invasion of France, the Eighth's Marauders were transferred to the Ninth Air Force, the primary American tactical air force in Europe, in October 1943.
Martin B-26 Marauder - Aviation History
The B-26 was created by engineer Peyton M. Magruder of the Glenn L. Martin Company. It was designed with a near perfect streamlined fuselage, except for the stepped windshield. It had a shorter wing to give it a higher maximum speed, but there was a trade-off.
B-26 Marauder: A WWII Icon of Speed and Precision - History
The B-26 Marauder, often referred to as the B-26, stands as an iconic symbol of World War II aviation. This medium bomber, celebrated for its speed and precision, played a vital role in the Allied war effort.
The B-26 Marauder - Warfare History Network
Of all the better-known Allied aircraft of World War II, the most controversial was Martin’s B-26 Marauder, a twin-engine cigar-shaped medium bomber that was loved by some and hated by many.
Mastering Martin's Marauder - AOPA
Sep 5, 2015 · The B–26 emerged from a 1939 Army Air Corps competition for a new, twin-engine medium bomber. Martin designer Peyton Magruder’s sleek, torpedo-shaped entry won top marks for range, speed, and payload, beating out North American’s B–25.
Martin B-26 Marauder - AirVectors
The final bomber version of the Marauder was the "B-26G", which was much like the B-26F except that it had -43 engines. 893 were built by Martin Baltimore, with 150 supplied to the RAF, retaining the designation of Marauder III.
MARTIN B-26 MARAUDER · The Encyclopedia of Aircraft David C.
May 19, 2019 · Medium range twin-engine bomber. Power Plant: Two 1,432 kw (1,920 hp) Pratt & Whitney R-2800-43 eighteen-cylinder two-row air-cooled radial engines with two-speed superchargers. Specifications: Wingspan: 19.81 m (65 ft) Length: 17.75 m (58 ft 3 in) Height: 6.64 m (19 ft 10 in) Wing area: 55.93 m² (658 sq ft)
B-26 Bomber, Martin or Douglas? - Air Force Historical Support …
The Martin B-26 Marauder, a twin-engine light bomber, entered U.S. Army Air Forces service in 1941. Over 5,000 were built, and the aircraft were used in all theaters of operations.