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'''Morane-Saulnier MoS-50''' (also '''MS.50''') was a [[France|French]] trainer aircraft of parasol-type from [[1924]]. The twin-seat monoplane aircraft was of a wooden construction. It was one of the last aircraft that had a rotary engine - a 130 hp [[Clerget]] 9B. |
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'''Morane-Saulnier MoS-50''' (also '''MS.50''') was a French [[Parasol wing|parasol configuration]] |
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In 1925, six aircraft MS.50Cs were sold to Finland, where they were used as trainers until 1932. It was very popular in service. Five aircraft of the modified type MS.53 were sold to Turkey. |
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trainer aircraft built in 1924. The twin-seat aircraft was of wooden construction and was one of the last aircraft to have a [[rotary engine]], a {{convert|130|hp|kW|abbr=on|order=flip}} [[Clerget 9B]]. |
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In 1925 six MS.50Cs were sold to Finland, where they were used as trainers until 1932. It was very popular in service. Five aircraft of the modified MS.53 type were sold to Turkey. |
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==Versions== |
==Versions== |
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[[File:Morane_Saulnier_MS.122_L'Aérophile-Salon1926.jpg|thumb|Morane Saulnier MS.122 photo from L'Aérophile-Salon1926]] |
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; Morane-Saulier M.S.50 |
; Morane-Saulier M.S.50 |
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: Three seat prototype, powered by a {{convert|120|hp|kW|abbr=on|order=flip}} [[Salmson 9AC|Salmson AC9]] 9-cylinder [[radial engine]].<ref name=Lailes1/> |
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: Two-seat primary trainer aircraft. Also known as the '''M.S.50C'''. |
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; M.S.50C |
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: Two-seat primary trainer aircraft powered by a {{convert|130|hp|kW|abbr=on|order=flip}} [[Clerget 9B]] rotary engine. |
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: Powered by a 180-hp (134-kW) [[Hispano-Suiza 8a]]b 8-cylinder piston engine. Only three were built. |
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: Powered by a {{convert|180|hp|kW|abbr=on|order=flip}} [[Hispano-Suiza 8a]]b V-8 cylinder piston engine. Only three were built. |
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: Improved version. |
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;M.S.53 |
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: Improved version of M.S.51, with same engine.<ref name=Lailes2/> |
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;M.S.120 |
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:M.S.53 with a {{convert|230|hp|kW|abbr=on|order=flip}} [[Salmson]] engine.<ref name=Lailes2/> |
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==Survivors== |
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The only preserved aircraft of this type is |
The only preserved aircraft of this type is at the [[Aviation Museum of Central Finland]].<ref name=Ogden/> |
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==Operators== |
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;{{FRA}}: [[French Air Force]]{{citation needed|date=April 2017}} |
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;{{FIN}} |
;{{FIN}}: [[Finnish Air Force]] |
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;{{TUR}}: [[Turkish Air Force]] |
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==Specifications ( |
==Specifications (MS 50C)== |
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[[File:Moraine_Saulnier_MoS.53_3-view_Les_Ailes_May_27,_1926.png|thumb|Morane-Saulnier MoS.53 3-view drawing from Les Ailes May 27, 1926]] |
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* [[List of interwar military aircraft]] |
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<ref name=TH>{{cite book |title=Thulinista Hornettiin - 75 vuotta Suomen Ilmavoimien koneita|last=Heinonen|first=Timo |year=1992|publisher=Keski-Suomen Ilmailumuseon|isbn=9519568824}}</ref> |
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<ref name=Ogden>{{cite book |title=Aviation Museums and Collections of Mainland Europe |last= Ogden |first=Bob |year=2009|publisher= Air Britain (Historians) Ltd|page=93 |isbn=978 0 85130 418 2}}</ref></ref> |
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<ref name=Lailes1>{{cite journal |last=Serryer |first=J. |date=5 March 1925|title=L'avion Morane, type 50|journal=Les Ailes|issue=194 |pages=2|url=http://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k6568226g/f2 }}</ref> |
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[[Category:French military trainer aircraft 1920-1929]] |
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[[Category:Propeller aircraft]] |
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<ref name=Lailes2>{{cite journal |last=Serryer |first=J. |date=20 May 1926|journal=Les Ailes| title=Les avions Morane-Saulnier |issue=257|pages=2–3|url=http://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k65682890/f2}}</ref>}} |
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[[Category:Single engine aircraft]] |
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[[Category:Articles lacking sources (Erik9bot)]] |
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==Further reading== |
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{{commons category|Morane-Saulnier MS.50}} |
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*{{cite book |last1=Lacaze |first1=Henri |last2=Lherbert |first2=Claude |title=Morane Saulnier: ses avions, ses projets |date=2013 |publisher=Lela Presse |location=Outreau, France |isbn=978-2-914017-70-1 |language=fr|name-list-style=amp|trans-title=Morane Saulnier: Their Aircraft and Projects}} |
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Latest revision as of 02:02, 12 September 2024
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| MoS-50 | |
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_K-SIM_02.jpg) Morane-Saulnier MS 50C at Aviation Museum of Central Finland | |
| General information | |
| Type | Trainer aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Morane-Saulnier |
| Primary users | French Air Force |
| History | |
| Introduction date | 1924 |
| Retired | 1930s |
Morane-Saulnier MoS-50 (also MS.50) was a French parasol configuration trainer aircraft built in 1924. The twin-seat aircraft was of wooden construction and was one of the last aircraft to have a rotary engine, a 97 kW (130 hp) Clerget 9B.
In 1925 six MS.50Cs were sold to Finland, where they were used as trainers until 1932. It was very popular in service. Five aircraft of the modified MS.53 type were sold to Turkey.
Versions
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- Morane-Saulier M.S.50
- Three seat prototype, powered by a 89 kW (120 hp) Salmson AC9 9-cylinder radial engine.[1]
- M.S.50C
- Two-seat primary trainer aircraft powered by a 97 kW (130 hp) Clerget 9B rotary engine.
- M.S.51
- Powered by a 130 kW (180 hp) Hispano-Suiza 8ab V-8 cylinder piston engine. Only three were built.
- M.S.53
- Improved version of M.S.51, with same engine.[2]
- M.S.120
- M.S.53 with a 170 kW (230 hp) Salmson engine.[2]
Survivors
[edit]The only preserved aircraft of this type is at the Aviation Museum of Central Finland.[3]
Operators
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Specifications (MS 50C)
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Data from Thulinista Hornettiin[4]
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
- Length: 7.6 m (24 ft 11 in)
- Wingspan: 11.7 m (38 ft 5 in)
- Height: 3.1 m (10 ft 2 in)
- Wing area: 24 m2 (260 sq ft)
- Max takeoff weight: 860 kg (1,896 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Clerget 9B 9-cyl air-cooled rotary piston engine, 100 kW (130 hp)
- Propellers: 2-bladed
Performance
- Maximum speed: 170 km/h (110 mph, 92 kn)
- Endurance: 2½ hours
- Service ceiling: 5,500 m (18,000 ft)
- Rate of climb: 2 m/s (390 ft/min)
See also
[edit]Related lists
References
[edit]- ^ Serryer, J. (5 March 1925). "L'avion Morane, type 50". Les Ailes (194): 2.
- ^ a b Serryer, J. (20 May 1926). "Les avions Morane-Saulnier". Les Ailes (257): 2–3.
- ^ Ogden, Bob (2009). Aviation Museums and Collections of Mainland Europe. Air Britain (Historians) Ltd. p. 93. ISBN 978 0 85130 418 2.
- ^ Heinonen, Timo (1992). Thulinista Hornettiin - 75 vuotta Suomen Ilmavoimien koneita. Keski-Suomen Ilmailumuseon. ISBN 9519568824.
Further reading
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Morane-Saulnier MS.50.
- Lacaze, Henri & Lherbert, Claude (2013). Morane Saulnier: ses avions, ses projets [Morane Saulnier: Their Aircraft and Projects] (in French). Outreau, France: Lela Presse. ISBN 978-2-914017-70-1.