Specifications (JRM-3 Mars) Data from Jane’s Fighting Aircraft of World War II[2][16] General characteristics Crew: four (with accommodations for a second relief crew) Capacity: JRM Mars - 133 troops, or 84 litter patients and 25 attendants or 32,000 lb (15,000 kg) payload, including up to seven Willys MB jeeps Water/foam load: Mars waterbomber - 60,000 lb (27,000 kg) Length: 117 ft 3 in (35.74 m) Wingspan: 200 ft 0 in (60.96 m) Width: 13 ft 6 in (4.11 m) Hull beam Height: 38 ft 5 in (11.71 m) afloat, 48 ft (15 m) beached Hull draught: 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) Wing area: 3,686 sq ft (342.4 m2) Empty weight: 75,573 lb (34,279 kg) Gross weight: 90,000 lb (40,823 kg) Max takeoff weight: 165,000 lb (74,843 kg) Fuel capacity: Hawaii Mars: 6,485 US gal (24,550 l; 5,400 imp gal) Philippine Mars: 13,200 US gal (50,000 l; 11,000 imp gal) Powerplant: 4 × Wright R-3350-24WA Duplex Cyclone 18-cylinder radial engines, 2,500 hp (1,900 kW) each Propellers: 4-bladed Curtiss Electric, 15 ft 2 in (4.62 m) diameter variable-pitch propellers Performance Maximum speed: 221 mph (356 km/h; 192 kn) Cruise speed: 190 mph (165 kn; 306 km/h) Range: 4,948 mi; 7,964 km (4,300 nmi) Service ceiling: 14,600 ft (4,450 m) Drop speed: 138 mph (120 kn; 222 km/h) Landing approach speed: 115 mph (100 kn; 185 km/h) Touchdown speed: 92 mph (80 kn; 148 km/h) Fuel consumption (cruise): 420 US gal (1,600 l; 350 imp gal) per hour Fuel consumption (operations): 780 US gal (3,000 l; 650 imp gal) per hour Operations duration (normal): 5 1/2 hours Area covered, single drop: 3 to 4 acres (1.2 to 1.6 ha) Drop height: 150 to 200 ft (46 to 61 m) Full water tank load: 7,200 US gal (27,000 l; 6,000 imp gal)
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