Morane-Saulnier MS-700 Pétrel
Morane-Saulnier · France · first flew 1949 · transport aircraft
The Morane-Saulnier MS-700 Pétrel was a French four-seat cabin monoplane designed and built by Morane-Saulnier. Only three prototypes were built.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.29 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Twin-engined low-wing cabin monoplane
- Retractable tricycle landing gear
- Four-seat light liaison aircraft
A twin-engined low-wing monoplane with inverted inline engines and a retractable tricycle undercarriage.
Specifications
- The Morane-Saulnier MS-700 Pétrel has a length of 9.29 m (30 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14.2 m (47 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 290 km/h (180 mph).
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History
The first prototype, powered by two 160 hp Potez 4D-33 engines, first flew on 8 January 1949. It was intended as a light liaison aircraft.
Variants
The second prototype became the MS-701 with two Mathis G8-20 engines. The third, the MS-703, first flew on 3 January 1951 with a longer fuselage for six seats and two Salmson 8.AS.00 engines.
Where you'll see it
The second prototype made a demonstration tour of Africa at the end of 1950. The type did not enter production, and the first prototype was withdrawn from use in June 1959.
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