Morane-Saulnier MS.570 series
Morane-Saulnier · France · first flew 1945 · light aircraft
The Morane-Saulnier MS.570 was a civil utility aircraft produced in small numbers in France in the late 1940s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.51 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Low-wing cantilever monoplane
- Large bubble canopy that slides rearwards
- Retractable tricycle undercarriage
A low-wing cantilever monoplane of all-metal construction with a semi-monocoque fuselage, an expansive sliding bubble canopy and retractable tricycle undercarriage. The wings could be folded for storage.
Specifications
- The Morane-Saulnier MS.570 series has a length of 8.51 m (28 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.41 m (34 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 258 km/h (160 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was a derivative of the MS.560 aerobatic aircraft, with a revised fuselage that added a second seat beside the pilot and a more powerful engine. The first flight was on 19 December 1945.
Variants
The MS.570 was the two-seat version (one built), the MS.571 a three or four-seat version (seven built) and the MS.572 a four-seater with a Potez 4D-01 engine (two built).
Where you'll see it
Ten aircraft were built in all, as civil utility aircraft in France in the late 1940s. The MS.570 and MS.571 used the Renault 4Pei engine.
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