Morane-Saulnier M.S.225
Morane-Saulnier · France · first flew 1933 · fighter
The Morane-Saulnier M.S.225 was a French single-seat fighter of the early 1930s, characterised by its parasol-monoplane configuration and fixed undercarriage.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.25 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Parasol-wing French single-seat fighter of the 1930s
- Fixed undercarriage with wheel spats
- Gnome-Rhône radial in helmet cowling
A parasol monoplane with the wing mounted above the fuselage on struts, large helmet-cowled radial engine, open cockpit, and fixed spatted undercarriage.
Specifications
- The Morane-Saulnier M.S.225 has a length of 7.25 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.56 m (35 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 334 km/h (208 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Developed as a successor to earlier Morane-Saulnier parasol fighters, the M.S.225 entered service with the Armée de l'Air in 1933. It served until replaced by more modern monoplanes and was also exported, with a small number going to China.
Variants
The M.S.225 was a development of the M.S.224; minor production variants differed in engine and equipment fit.
Where you'll see it
The M.S.225 served with French fighter escadrilles through the mid-1930s and was also exported to China, where it saw combat during the early Sino-Japanese conflict.
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