Morane-Saulnier AS
Morane-Saulnier · France · first flew 1920 · light aircraft
The Morane-Saulnier AS was a single-seat, high-wing touring monoplane built in France after the First World War.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.64 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat high-wing monoplane
- Parasol-type wing
- 9-cylinder Le Rhône rotary engine
A small single-seat monoplane, 5.64 m long with a span of 8.8 m, carrying its wing high above the fuselage.
Specifications
- The Morane-Saulnier AS has a length of 5.64 m (19 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.8 m (29 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 165 km/h (103 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew in 1920.
Variants
It was powered by an 80 hp Le Rhône 9C nine-cylinder air-cooled rotary engine.
Where you'll see it
It was built as a tourer, with a top speed of 165 km/h.
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