Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tactical transports category.
01 / Overview
XPB2M-1 Mars
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS · INTERWAR PERIOD
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
45
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the tactical transports category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Flight1942
- Service Entry Year1943
- Crew11
- Primary Rolelong-range patrol flying boat
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant3MOD.3
- Engine TypeWright R-3350-8 piston engines
- Number of Engines4
- Power (each, turboprop)2,400 kW
▣Performance7MOD.7
- Cruise Speed354 km/h
- Top Speed380 km/h
- Service Ceiling4,500 m
- Maximum Range8,000 km
- Range with Max Payload5,600 km
- Takeoff Run1,200 m
- Unpaved / Short FieldYes
◇Cargo & Capacity5MOD.5
- Maximum Payload36,000 kg
- Cargo Hold Volume330
- Troop Capacity133
- Paratroop Capacity0
- Rear Loading RampNo
◆Aerial Refueling2MOD.2
▤Dimensions & Weights5MOD.5
- Length36 m
- Wingspan61 m
- Height11.5 m
- Empty Weight34,000 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight74,800 kg
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Built1
- Operators1
- Variants5
▲Service History4MOD.4
- Retirement Year1945
- Production Start1938
- Production End1942
- Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1938Production started
- 1939First deployment: World War II
- 1942Production ended
88
years in service
4
years in production
1
units produced
1
countries operating
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
XPB2M-1 Mars // SIBLING VARIANTS
// DERIVATIVES
06 / MASS Score
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS RANKING Tactical Transports · Interwar Period
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
168TACTICAL TRANSPORTS1INTERWAR PERIOD · TACTICAL TRANSPORTS1706UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS193PERFORMANCE/PRICE · TACTICAL TRANSPORTS
ⓘ Rankings are within theTactical Transportscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
Ability to take off and land on unpaved or short runways.
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