Morane-Saulnier MS.560
Morane-Saulnier · France · first flew 1945 · light aircraft
The Morane-Saulnier MS.560 was a French civil aerobatic monoplane designed and built by Morane-Saulnier. It was a single-seat low-wing aircraft.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat low-wing monoplane
- Retractable landing gear
- 75 hp Train 6D-01 piston engine
A small single-seat low-wing monoplane with a retractable undercarriage.
Specifications
- The Morane-Saulnier MS.560 has a length of 7 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9 m (30 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 233 km/h (145 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was first flown in 1945, powered by a 75 hp Train 6D-01 piston engine.
Variants
The MS.561 to MS.564 used other engines such as the Mathis G4-Z, Blackburn Cirrus Minor and Walter Minor 4-III. A two-seat touring variant followed in 1946 as the MS.570.
Where you'll see it
Only one MS.560 was built as a prototype; the MS.564 of 1949 was a later variant.
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