Martin

Martin Baltimore

Medium bomber

  • First flight1941
  • Introduction1941
  • StatusRetired
  • Number built1,575
Technical data

Specifications

01

Crew & dimensions

Crew
four: pilot, navigator/bombardier, radio operator, gunner
Length
14.8 m (48 ft 6 in)
Wingspan
18.7 m (61 ft 4 in)
Height
4.32 m (14 ft 2 in)
02

Performance

Maximum speed
488 km/h (305 mph, 295 kn)
Range
1,577 km (980 mi)
03

Powerplant

Powerplant
2 × Wright GR-2600-A5B geared radial engines (1,700 hp / 1,268 kW)
04

Armament

Armament
Guns: 4 × wing mounted 0.30 in (7.62 mm) M1919 Browning machine guns, 2–4 × 0.303 in (7.7 mm) machine guns in dorsal turret, 2 × 0.303 in (7.7 mm) machine guns in ventral position, provisions for up to 4 × fixed rear firing 0.303 in (7.7 mm) machine guns.; Bombs: 2,000 lb (910 kg) carried internally