Morane-Saulnier MS.221
Morane-Saulnier · France · first flew 1928 · fighter
The Morane-Saulnier MS.221 was a French single-seat light fighter built in 1928 to compete for a government contract in the Jockey light fighter programme.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Parasol wing above the fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Parasol wing above the fuselage
- Single-seat light fighter
- Two Vickers or Darne machine guns
Look for a small parasol-wing fighter with a single engine in the nose.
Specifications
- The Morane-Saulnier MS.221 has a length of 6.5 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.8 m (32 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 267 km/h (166 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It first flew in early 1928. Two were built.
Variants
One of the two aircraft was progressively modified to increase its speed.
Where you'll see it
The light fighter concept was abandoned in 1930 and the type did not enter service.
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