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Martin B26 Maruader
The B-26 Marauder was a twin-engined medium bomber with a streamlined fuselage of circular cross-section and a relatively small shoulder wing. It was difficult to handle, because of its high wing loading, but it also gave high performance. It started life with high accident rates due to it's high technical demands placed on the pilots. It was known to be a "hot" aircraft with a relatively fast landing speed around 152 mph. If an inexperienced pilot, and most trainees were, brought it in too slow it would stall and spin with little room to recover. With proper pilot training it later proved to be a safe and effective aircraft. Many crews grew to appreciate it's agility and strong defensive armament. With the B-25 Mitchell it formed the US medium bomber forces in WWII. These flew mainly daylight raids, called Ramrods, against such targets as railroad stations, coastal gun batteries, important factories, and bridges. There were 4863 built.
SPECIFICATIONS
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Engines:(2) Pratt & Whitney Double Wasp of 2000 hp each
Cost: $?
Serial Number:N/A
PERFORMANCE
Maximum speed: 283 mph.
Cruising speed:190 mph.
Range: 1100 miles
Service Ceiling: 19,800 ft.
ARMAMENT
Eleven M2 50 Caliber machine guns and 4000 pounds of bombs
