Martin P5M Marlin

P5M/P-5 Marlin
U.S. Coast Guard Martin P5M-2G Marlin
General information
TypePatrol aircraft
ManufacturerGlenn L. Martin Company
StatusRetired
Primary usersUnited States Navy
Number built285
History
Introduction date1952[1]
First flight30 May 1948
Retired1967[1]
Developed fromMartin PBM Mariner

The Martin P5M Marlin (P-5 Marlin after 1962), built by the Glenn L. Martin Company of Middle River, Maryland, is a twin piston-engined flying boat that entered service in 1951, and served into the late 1960s with the United States Navy performing naval patrols. It also served with the United States Coast Guard and the French Navy. 285 were produced.

  1. ^ a b Roberts 2000, p,663.