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Classic Martin B-26 Marauder, converted as Tanker 43 for firefighting duties, parked on a ramp with its historic rounded nose and distinctive tail number.
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Spotter's notes
Identifiable by its large round nose greenhouse for the bombardier, classic twin-engine layout with mid-fuselage nacelles, and its firefighting livery typical of postwar bomber conversions in the US.
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
B26
Model
B-26 Marauder (likely the A or B variant for civilian/firefighting adaptation as the 'Tanker 43')
Manufacturer
Martin
Airline
Aerial firefighting operator (not a scheduled airline)
Livery
Fire bomber livery, with red upper surfaces and a 'Tanker 43' fire-fighting marking
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp radial engines
Thrust
2000 hp each (approximate for R-2800 engines)
Wingspan
21.64 m
Length
17.73 m
Height
6.36 m
MTOW
17,640 kg
Range
1,800 km
Capacity
Typically 7 crew, but as a firebomber typically flown by 2-3 with tank capacity for approximately 2,300 gal (8,700 L) of fire retardant
Cruise Speed
450 km/h
Noise Rating
Not rated under ICAO, but ~95-105 dB typical for radial bomber aircraft