Morane-Saulnier MS.350
Morane-Saulnier · France · first flew 1936 · light aircraft
The Morane-Saulnier MS.350 was a French aerobatic trainer flown in 1936. Only one was built, but it had a long career.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Upper wing braced high over the fuselage by N-form cabane struts, with a semicircular cut-out for the pilot |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Two-bay equal-span biplane with straight-tapered wings and elliptical tips
- Upper wing braced high over the fuselage by N-form cabane struts, with a semicircular cut-out for the pilot
- Cowled Renault 6Pei inverted inline engine
A neat metal biplane with ailerons on both wings, a fixed tailskid undercarriage with faired legs, and a steerable tailskid.
Specifications
- The Morane-Saulnier MS.350 has a length of 6.45 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.4 m (28 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 255 km/h (158 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It made its first flight on 8 February 1936, piloted by the aerobatic pilot Michel Detroyat, and was shown in public on 17 May. Development lasted until October 1937.
Variants
There were no variants: only one was built. The original engine was replaced early on by a similar Renault 6Q.
Where you'll see it
The single aircraft flew after the war until the 1960s.
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