Morane-Saulnier AR
Morane-Saulnier · France · first flew 1915 · light aircraft
The Morane-Saulnier AR was a trainer aircraft produced in France during and after the First World War.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.3 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Parasol-wing monoplane
- Le Rhone 9C rotary engine in the nose
- Two-seat trainer with pilot and instructor
Look for a parasol-wing two-seat trainer with a rotary engine.
Specifications
- The Morane-Saulnier AR has a length of 6.3 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.57 m (35 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 125 km/h (78 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It first flew in 1915 and was powered by an 80 hp Le Rhone 9C rotary engine.
Variants
The type was also known as the MS.35, and an MS.35R version existed.
Where you'll see it
More than 400 were built, and the Aeronautique Militaire was the primary user.
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