Morane-Saulnier M.S.325
Morane-Saulnier · France · first flew 1933 · fighter
The Morane-Saulnier M.S.325 was a French single-seat fighter monoplane developed in the early 1930s as part of France's ongoing search for a modern interceptor. It used the parasol shoulder-wing layout that Morane-Saulnier favoured through much of the interwar period.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.25 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- French parasol monoplane fighter of the early 1930s
- Mid/parasol-mounted wing with fixed spatted undercarriage
- Open cockpit with a Gnome-Rhône or Hispano-Suiza inline engine
Typical of Morane-Saulnier parasol fighters: a shoulder-mounted wing, fully enclosed or semi-enclosed cockpit, fixed undercarriage with spats, and a relatively clean inline-engined nose profile.
Specifications
- The Morane-Saulnier M.S.325 has a length of 8.25 m (27 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.8 m (39 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 365 km/h (227 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Designed to meet a French Air Force requirement, the M.S.325 first flew in 1933. It did not enter production, being overtaken by more advanced designs. Morane-Saulnier used lessons learned in subsequent more successful types such as the M.S.405 and M.S.406 fighter series.
Variants
No production variants; the M.S.325 remained a prototype.
Where you'll see it
No operational service. Evaluated by the Armée de l'Air but not ordered.
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