Morane-Saulnier T
Morane-Saulnier · France · first flew 1916 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Morane-Saulnier T, also known as the MoS.25 A.3, was a French biplane reconnaissance aircraft of 1916.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Twin-engine biplane with two 9-cylinder Le Rhone rotary engines
- Crew of three
- Gun rings in the front and rear cockpits
It was a twin-engine biplane with a crew of three and two to four Lewis guns on gun rings.
Specifications
- The Morane-Saulnier T has a length of 10.5 m (34 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 17.65 m (58 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 136 km/h (85 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
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History
It was developed from the Morane-Saulnier S and first flew in 1916.
Variants
Ninety were built, with 80 hp or 110 hp Le Rhône engines.
Where you'll see it
It entered service on 1 August 1917 with the Aeronautique Militaire and was retired in late 1917 or early 1918.
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