DISCONTINUED Azur 72025 Martin Baltimore Mk.I/II

The Martin Baltimore is an American medium-wing mid-wing bomber with an all-metal structure from the Second World War. Its most famous user was the French, and it went down in history under the name given to it by the British. Developed in response to USAAC's demand for a new bomber to support the ground forces, it had the misfortune of having to compete with designs such as the Douglas DB-7 (later Boston / Havoc) and the North American NA-62 (later Mitchell). Of the three, the Baltimore machine was produced in the smallest quantity and was not used by the US Air Force. However, the Martin company was prepared for such an eventuality and had previously held talks with the French Purchasing Commission, which resulted in the purchase of a considerable number of these bombers. The huge advances made by the French for the production of these aircraft allowed for the expansion of the Glenn L. Martin Company of Maryland in Baltimore. At one point, they were the largest airline company in the US. The French placed a total of three orders for almost five hundred machines. Before the German attack in Western Europe, only two orders were delivered. They received the designation Martin 167F. After the surrender of France, at the end of June 1940, the British took over and delivered the first machines from the Martins ordered by the French. New users have named them Martin Maryland Mk.I. They served combat operations in North Africa, the Mediterranean and the Middle East. Technical data: length: 14.8 m, wingspan: 18.69 m, height: 4.32 m, maximum speed: 515 km / h, maximum range: 1575 km, maximum ceiling 7625 m, armament: fixed - 6 Browning M2 machine guns cal. 12 , 7mm, suspended - up to 900kg bombs.