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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the maritime patrol & asw aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Martin P4M-1 Mercator
Category
Country
Production
1947–1950
Quantity
21
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT · EARLY COLD WAR
19
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the maritime patrol & asw aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- Base AirframeMartin Model 219
- Mission Typemaritime reconnaissance / electronic surveillance
- Service Entry Year1950
- Flight Crew7
- Mission Crew14
- In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
- Engine TypePratt & Whitney R-4360 Wasp Major radial + Allison J33 turbojet
- Number of Engines2
▣Performance5MOD.5
- Cruise Speed480 km/h
- Service Ceiling12,000 m
- Range5,600 km
- Endurance12
- On-Station Time8
◇Mission Systems5MOD.5
- Primary Sensor / Radarradar and SIGINT antenna array
- Detection Range300 km
- Operator Consoles1
- SIGINT / ELINT SuiteYes
- Self-Protection SuiteYes
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)2MOD.2
- TorpedoesYes
- Weapons Payload4,500 kg
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length32.66 m
- Wingspan35.2 m
- Max Takeoff Weight16,330 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Total Built21
- Operators1
▲Service History2MOD.2
- Retirement Year1960
- Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1947Production started
- 1950Production ended
79
years in service
3
years in production
21
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT RANKING Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
74MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT19EARLY COLD WAR · MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT2094UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS83PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT
ⓘ Rankings are within theMaritime Patrol & ASW Aircraftcategory.
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