Morane-Saulnier MS.603
Morane-Saulnier · France · first flew 1947 · light aircraft
The Morane-Saulnier MS.603 was a French two-seat light aircraft of the late 1940s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.46 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Cruciform |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing monoplane with side-by-side cockpit under a clear canopy
- Fixed tricycle undercarriage
- Tailplane set high on the fin and supported by struts
A mixed-construction low-wing monoplane distinguished by its high-set strutted tailplane.
Specifications
- The Morane-Saulnier MS.603 has a length of 7.46 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.6 m (31 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 190 km/h (118 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It was one of three MS.600 series aircraft built for a 1947 contest for a light side-by-side club aircraft. It used a 100 hp Hirth HM 504A-2 piston engine.
Variants
The MS.600 and MS.602 were the earlier 75 hp versions with different engines. The MS.603 added the tricycle undercarriage and revised tail.
Where you'll see it
The sole MS.603 was flown for many years by the Aero Club de Courbevoie and was withdrawn by 2006, then stored in a museum near Perpignan.
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