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P5M-2 Marlin
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P5M-2Marlin

Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · United States · 1952
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P5M-2Marlin

P5M-2 Marlin
P5M-2 Marlin Photo: USN · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Capability
40
Endurance
55
Operating Altitude
30
Range
50
Stealth / Survivability
20
Data-Link
10
Coverage
45
Persistence
60
Technology
35
Cost-Effectiveness
50
Origin United States
CategoryIntelligence / Recon Aircraft
EraEarly Cold War
In service1952–1967
Operators2 countries
Quantity116
Data Quality85%
39
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft MASS Rating
22/33
Early Cold War
112/419
All-Time
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Sensor Capability
40
Endurance
55
Operating Altitude
30
Range
50
Stealth / Survivability
20
Data-Link
10
Coverage
45
Persistence
60
Technology
35
Cost-Effectiveness
50
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
P5M-2 Marlin
Production
1952–1967
Quantity
116
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · EARLY COLD WAR
22
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
39
intelligence / recon aircraft category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • Base AirframeMartin PBM Mariner
  • Mission TypeMaritime patrol
  • Service Entry Year1952
  • Flight Crew11
  • Mission Crew11
  • In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeWright R-3350 radial engine
  • Number of Engines2
▣Performance5MOD.5
  • Cruise Speed320 km/h
  • Service Ceiling7,200 m
  • Range3,300 km
  • Endurance12
  • On-Station Time12
◇Mission Systems7MOD.7
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length30.69 m
  • Wingspan35.61 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight38,000 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built285
  • Operators3
▲Service History4MOD.4
  • Retirement Year1967
  • Production Start1952
  • Production End1967
  • Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1952Production started
  2. 1967Production ended
74
years in service
15
years in production
116
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 2 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
P5M-2 MarlinSALES1records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
—France12——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
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