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Description
| Manufacturer: | Martin | |
| Base model: | P5M | |
| Designation: | P5M | |
| Version: | -2S | |
| Nickname: | Marlin | |
| Equivalent to: | SP-5B | |
| Designation System: | U.S. Navy / Marines | |
| Designation Period: | 1923-1962 | |
| Basic role: | Patrol | |
| Modified Mission: | Anti-submarine | |
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Specifications
| Length: | 100' 7" | 30.6 m | |
| Height: | 32' 8" | 9.9 m | |
| Wingspan: | 118' 2" | 36.0 m | |
| Gross Weight: | 85,000 lb | 38,548 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 2 | ||
| Powerplant: | Wright R-3350-30WA | ||
| Horsepower (each): | 3250 | ||
Performance
| Range: | 2,050 miles | 3,301 km | |
| Cruise Speed: | 150 mph | 241 km/h | 130 kt |
| Max Speed: | 251 mph | 404 km/h | 218 kt |
| Ceiling: | 24,000 ft | 7,314 m | |
Examples of this type may be found at
| Museum | City | State |
| National Museum of Naval Aviation | NAS Pensacola | Florida |
SP-5B on display
National Museum of Naval Aviation |
Recent comments by our visitors
| Tom Singfield Horsham, OTH | I am writing a book on the history of aviation in Bermuda. Can any of you guys with photos or stories of Marlins in Bermuda please contact me? Many thanks
Tom Singfield. tomATsingfield.freeserve.co.uk. (Change the AT to @) 04/14/2007 @ 00:43 [ref: 16181] |
| John Ferguson Warren, MI | I was assigned to VP-48 at NAS North Island in February 1962 and was assigned to Crew 4 as the Crew Metalsmith. I like to think of those days and the good times we had on and off duty. My duties consisted of removing and installing the Tail Wheel and launching the aircraft when the pilot told me to "CAST OFF". I also monitored the Radar and helped the AO with the Sonar Buoys, Depth Charges and the cooking as well as servicing the aircraft. Those people on the Tour Boats in San Diego Harbor used to take our photos and wave and go bananas when we were swinging on the on the buoy in the harbor. I would like to hear from any one in the Squadron who was there in the early 60's. 06/13/2005 @ 14:00 [ref: 10468] |
| Marcus Drake Seattle, WA | I flew as radioman on #1 boat in VP-36 out of North Island, CA in 60 and 61. Seeing the movie "Aviator" brought back fond memories of taking off and landing in San Diego. We did offshore ASW patrols during Berlin & Cuban Crises. The boat was mighty loud while taxiing, especially with all the sonarbuoys a-rattling! We transitioned to the P2V-7 in early 1961. Faster, quieter, better payload. But...what cramped quarters! 05/29/2005 @ 19:39 [ref: 10339] |
| wes popplewell chula vista, CA | My DAd was a Pilot in the 50's & 60"s. He has past away. Any information would help. 03/13/2005 @ 19:20 [ref: 9699] |
| Lyle Branch Sedona, AZ | My first squadron after Navy flight training was VP-50 flying the P-5. We flew from the west coast to Iwakuni, Japan where we were permanantly deployed for the three years of my tour(1960 to 1963). We did lots of flying all over the pacific.Our engines were the R3350-32WA that produced 3700 HP, not the -30 listed. I remember the heavy summer takeoffs with four bottles of JATO and two minute takeoff runs and the 300 fpm climbs. Great airplane. I did not land on a runway for three years. 06/22/2002 @ 18:27 [ref: 5159] |
| Doug Vaughn , TN | I was in "Boat" crews ferrying the P5Ms to the west coast 1961-62. The P5s were being phased out of the patrol
outfits and my squadron VRE-31 was picking them up and taking them west. I did enjoy flying in the last of the "Boats", but you sure couldn't just land and walk away, you had to be beached first. Doug Vaughn 03/13/2001 @ 15:07 [ref: 1814] |
| Doug Vaughn , TN |
I was boat crewman in VRF-31 Ferry command in 1961-62 when the boats were being phased out. We ferried most of them to San Deigo,It was a fun plane to fly in and I'm glad I got to fly in the last of the "Boats". 03/13/2001 @ 14:57 [ref: 1813] |
| howard J. Scudder mchenry & Chase, MD | I was station North Island San Diego 1957 was in VP-42 Squadron.Patroled the Pacific coast and enjoyed all the places I've been. This was one fine aircraft. 02/17/2001 @ 16:35 [ref: 1656] |
| Jim Gilpin Perry Hall, MD | I was a Beach Master for VP-49 in Bermuda, from Nov. 1951 to Oct. 1954. The Beach Crew launched and beached hundreds of P5M's during this period. I am interested in hearing from any squadron members from that era, especially any "Ramp Rats." 08/10/2000 @ 19:54 [ref: 589] |
| John McKee Tucson,, AZ | We were in VP-56 at NAS Norfolk, VA from 1953 thru Aug 1956 and are interesting in finding others who were in that squadron during that time frame.
I(John McKee)was an Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class, and Flew on Boat #1 and later on #2. My primary crew job was as 1st Technician. I later was trained on radio and flew as radioman as well. Theodore (Ted) J. Komp (My Brother-in Law for the past 45 years) was in the squadron at that time as Ordinanceman 3rd Class and flew on Boats #2, 6 and 9 at various times. Thanks, John McKee 04/04/2000 @ 04:49 [ref: 47] |
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