History

This type was a direct development of the Martin TT and equipped with another engine and ailerons in the upper wings.

It was a twoseat observation plane with a central float and smaller floats on the wingtips and under the tail. The straight wings were of equal span. It was striking that the fuselage was situated between the wings, supported by struts.

Dimensions:
Length: 9,02 m (30 ft 4.5 in) Wingspan: 14,15 m (51 ft 4.5 in)
Height: - m Wing area: - m2
Weights:
Empty weight: - kg Max. start weight: - kg
Performances:
Max. speed: 118 km/hr Climbing speed: - m/min (3200 ft 10 min)
Cruising speed: - km/hr    
Range: 800 km ? Service ceiling: - m
Miscellaneous:
Engine type: One Hall Scott A-5 rated 125 hp (60 hp Hall-Scott A-5-A)
Crew: One pilot plus one observer
Armament: None

 


These four aircraft were bought in 1916 and were delivered in parts in 1917. The were assembled at naval Air Station Schellingwoude and used as trainer.

In August 1917 Naval Air Station De Mok entered service and the four Martins were transferred to De Mok.

Float plane Glenn Martin S. (1914-1917); later the floats were replaced by a wheel undercarrigage.
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Float plane Glenn Martin (1914-1917).
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Float plane Glenn Martin S, J-1. (1914-1917).
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Float plane Glenn Martin S (1917-1920), serial J-1, being pushed into the hangar.
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Float plane Glenn Martin S (1917-1920), serial J-2, at naval air station De Mok.
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Float plane Glenn Martin S (1917-1920), serial J-2, at naval air station De Mok.
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Accident with a  Martin, type S. H-1, at Naval Air Station De Mok.
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SerialConstruction nr.Date in serviceDate out of serviceNotes
J-2   21-08-1917 05-11-1919 Written off
J-2   21-08-1917 1920 Out of service in 1920.
J-3   21-08-1917 14-01-1919 Written off, due to accident
J-4   21-08-1917 22-10-1919 Written off, due to accident in December 1918

 


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SchemeColour nameFS numberBS numberHumbrolXtraColorVallejo Model ColorVallejo Model Air
Standard #1Overall Doped linen ~3531   121 X216 70.819 71.028
Metal parts with varnish              
Wooden parts with varnish              

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Literature.

Zestig jaar Marineluchtvaartdienst in Beeld. Hugo Hooftman Pag. 8 - 1977 Uitgever: Europese Bibliotheek, Zaltbommel
Nederlandse Marinevliegtuigen Thijs Postma & Nico Geldhof Pag. 10 1978 Uitgever: Omniboek, 's Gravenhage
75 Jaar MLD Kamphuis, G.J. Pag. 1 - 7 1992 Uitgeverij De Alk, Alkmaar
85 Jaar Marineluchtvaartdienst in beeld Van Farman tot NH 90 Helikopter Peter Korbee Pag. 18 - 19 2002 Uitgever: Korbee MLD Promotie, Valkenburg

 

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