Morane-Saulnier MS.43
Morane-Saulnier · France · first flew 1924 · light aircraft
The Morane-Saulnier MS.43 was a French two-seat training biplane built for a 1924 French War Ministry requirement for an intermediate trainer.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.865 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Biplane whose upper wing is longer than the lower, 10.80 m against 8.44 m
- Tandem cockpits with dual controls
- Single Hispano-Suiza V-8 engine of 180 hp
A training biplane with tandem cockpits and an upper wing of greater span than the lower.
Specifications
- The Morane-Saulnier MS.43 has a length of 7.865 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.8 m (35 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 164 km/h (102 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was developed from the prototype MS.42. Its structure was strengthened for training, as trainee pilots were expected to land hard on rough airfields.
Variants
The MS.42 had equal-span wings; the MS.43 replaced them with an upper wing of greater span than the lower.
Where you'll see it
It entered service with the French Air Force and 79 were built. In 1929 the aircraft were withdrawn and sold on the civilian market.
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