GIN111 Naval Fighters Number 111: "Able Mabel" Martin AM-1/1Q Mauler Aircraft Book

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GIN111 Navel Fighters Number 111: "Able Mabel", Martin AM-1/1Q Mauler Aircraft Book.
(Navel Fighters Number 111)
By Steve Ginter.
Pages: 152
Size: 8.5 X 11 (inches)
Illustrations: 326 b/w & 4 color photos, 48 drawings, 15 insignias
Publisher: Steve Ginter
ISBN: 9780999388488
Product Code: GB84.
English.

Description:

The Martin Am Mauler was Martin's attempt at competing with Douglas's AD Skyraider. A much bigger aircraft, the AM Mauler was more powerful and could carry a heavier payload then the Douglas Skyraider. But problems arose that cut the Martin Mauler production run short. Never before seen photographs and technical data on the forgotten Martin Am Mauler.
Nicknamed the "Awful Monster" because of its less-than-perfect landing tendencies and maintenance problems, the Martin AM Mauler wasn't operational for long. It's design, development, and operational history is highlighted in this book.
"Able Mabel", the Martin AM-1/1Q Mauler, was the product of a 1943 Navy contract for two prototype bomber torpedo (BT) planes. Two other contractors, Curtiss and Fleetwings also received prototype contracts. In 1944 after the testing of these prototypes and a new entry the Douglas Skyraider, the Navy placed production orders for the Martin Mauler and the Douglas Skyraider. Even though the Skyraider proved more suitable for carrier operations, 139 AM-1s and 18 AM-1Qs were produced and served with five attack squadrons and one composite squadron before being relegated to the reserves. With its huge R-4360-4W 28-cylinder 3,000 BHP engine, the Mauler performed like a fighter and had the power to out lift any other single engine aircraft in the world at the time. In addition to its heavy-lift capabilities (10,648 lbs. of fuel, 4-20mm guns with ammo, 3 torpedos and 12-250 lb. bombs) the unique finger-type dive brakes on the AM-1 gave it extremely accurate and rock-steady dive bombing performance deemed best in the world by navy test pilots. Its awesome performance made it a challenge at times particularly around the boat and earned it the enduring nickname of "Awful Monster".

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