Martin AM Mauler
The Martin AM Mauler (originally XBTM) was a single-seat carrier-based attack aircraft built for the United States Navy. Designed during World War II, the Mauler encountered development delays and did not enter service until 1948 in small numbers. The aircraft proved troublesome and remained in frontline service only until 1950, when the Navy switched to the smaller and simpler Douglas AD Skyraider. Maulers remained in reserve squadrons until 1953. A few were built as AM-1Q electronic-warfare aircraft with an additional crewman in the fuselage.
| AM Mauler | |
|---|---|
| An AM-1 of the U.S. Naval Test Center | |
| Role | Attack aircraft |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Glenn L. Martin Company |
| First flight | 26 August 1944 |
| Introduction | March 1948 |
| Retired | 1953 |
| Primary user | United States Navy |
| Number built | 151 |
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