Manufacturer: Martin (United States)
Type: Attack (Carrier-based torpedo bomber)
First flight: 26 August 1944
In Service: 1948-1953
The AM-1 Mauler was one of the first aircraft designs for the US Navy to combine the two mission roles of scout/dive bomber and torpedo bomber after World War II. The Mauler, powered by a 3,000 hp engine, lived up to its nickname by carrying four 20 mm cannons and having fifteen hardpoints under the wings and fuselage for munitions. Often referred to as Able Mabel from the type's designation, the Mauler featured a relatively standard cockpit for the period. The AM-1 was difficult to land and kept even the most experienced pilots on their toes.
