Morane-Saulnier MS.1500 Epervier
Morane-Saulnier · France · first flew 1958 · bomber
The Morane-Saulnier MS.1500 Epervier (Sparrowhawk) was a 1950s French two-seat ground-attack and reconnaissance aircraft. It did not enter production.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × turboprop, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10.58 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Tandem two-seat low-wing cantilever monoplane
- Single turboprop in the nose driving a three-bladed propeller
- Fixed tailwheel undercarriage
Look for a low-wing monoplane with a tandem two-seat cockpit, a single nose-mounted turboprop and a fixed tailwheel undercarriage.
Specifications
- The Morane-Saulnier MS.1500 Epervier has a length of 10.58 m (35 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.06 m (43 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 315 km/h (196 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was designed to meet a French Air Force requirement for a tactical reconnaissance and counter-insurgency aircraft for use in Algeria. The prototype first flew on 12 May 1958 with a Turbomeca Marcadau turboprop.
Variants
The specified layout used a 750 shp Turbomeca Bastan IV turboprop. A second prototype was built.
Where you'll see it
Two were built and the type did not enter service. Planned armament was six rocket pods or six 50 kg anti-personnel bombs.
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