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MARTIN P4M MERCATOR
The 1st production Martin P4M-1 Mercator (Bu. 121451) in flight in August 31, 1949.
(Source: U.S. Navy)
The Martin P4M Mercator was a maritime reconnaissance aircraft built by the Glenn L. Martin Company. The Mercator was an unsuccessful contender for a United States Navy requirement for a long-range maritime patrol bomber, with the Lockheed P2V Neptune chosen instead. It saw a limited life as a long-range electronic reconnaissance aircraft. Its most unusual feature was that it was powered by a combination of piston engines and turbojets, the latter being in the rear of the engine nacelles.
- Design & Development
- Operational History
- Specifications
- Variants
Sources:
Wikipedia
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