Martin AM Mauler

AM Mauler
An AM-1 of the U.S. Naval Test Center
General information
TypeAttack aircraft
National originUnited States
ManufacturerGlenn L. Martin Company
Primary userUnited States Navy
Number built151
History
Introduction dateMarch 1948
First flight26 August 1944
Retired1953

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.