Morane-Saulnier MoS-121
Morane-Saulnier · France · first flew 1927 · fighter
The Morane-Saulnier MoS-121 (also MS.121) was a fighter prototype and the company's first fighter design after the First World War. It was built in response to a state programme for light fighters in the mid-1920s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, swept |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.717 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Parasol-wing monoplane
- Single-seat light fighter
- Wings with lowerable ailerons to increase lift
A single-seat parasol-wing fighter with a jettisonable fuel tank.
Specifications
- The Morane-Saulnier MoS-121 has a length of 6.717 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.8 m (32 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 253 km/h (157 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The sole prototype made its maiden flight in mid-1927. The pilot could lower the ailerons in flight to increase lift and reduce landing distances.
Variants
Only one was built, with mixed wood and duralumin construction.
Where you'll see it
It underwent official testing, but no production aircraft were produced. The company moved on to the Morane-Saulnier MS.221.
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