Morane-Saulnier MS.129 and MS.130 series
Morane-Saulnier · France · first flew 1925 · light aircraft
A family of French two-seat military trainers produced in the 1920s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Parasol wing above the fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Parasol wing above the fuselage
- Two-seat military trainer
- Single tractor engine
A parasol-wing monoplane with the wing carried above the fuselage and a single tractor engine.
Specifications
- The Morane-Saulnier MS.129 and MS.130 series has a length of 6.97 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.7 m (35 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 208 km/h (129 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The MS.129 and its derivatives in the MS.130 series first flew in 1925.
Variants
The family ran from the MS.129 through the MS.130 to MS.134.
Where you'll see it
More than 150 were built, with the French Navy as the primary user.
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