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Spotter's notes
Philippine Mars, is being disassembled to fit on trailers, to be taken by road to the Pima Air and Space Museum. Originally delivered to the US Navy, and used as a firebomber in Canada
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
JRM
Model
JRM Mars
Manufacturer
Martin
Airline
U.S. Navy (historical) / Coulson Flying Tankers (civilian)
Livery
Philippine Mars (U.S. Navy historical livery)
Military
Military
Technicals
Engine
4 × Wright R-3350-24WA Duplex-Cyclone radial engines
Thrust
2,400 hp (1,800 kW) each
Wingspan
60.96 meters
Length
35.74 meters
Height
11.89 meters
MTOW
74,400 kilograms
Range
7,950 kilometers
Capacity
133 troops or 27,215 kg (cargo version); Up to 27,255 liters (water bomber mod)
Cruise Speed
355 kilometers per hour
Noise Rating
Not rated (military piston amphibian, pre-ICAO noise standards)