Morane-Saulnier MS.315
| MS.315 | |
|---|---|
| |
| Morane-Saulnier MS.317 | |
| Role | Primary trainer |
| National origin | France |
| Manufacturer | Morane-Saulnier |
| First flight | Template:Avyear |
| Primary user | French Air Force |
| Number built | 356 |
| Developed from | Morane-Saulnier MS.300 |
The Morane-Saulnier MS.315 was a primary training monoplane designed and built in France by Morane-Saulnier.
Development
The MS.315 was developed from the earlier MS.300 primary trainer and related variants and first flew in October 1932. The MS.315 is a parasol-wing monoplane with a tailwheel, with divided main landing gear, and powered by a 135 hp (101 kW) Salmson 9Nc radial engine. A production run of 346 aircraft followed the four prototypes (including 33 built after the Second World War). Five high-powered MS.317/2 variants were also produced for the civil market, and a single MS.316 was built, powered by a Régnier inverted Vee engine.
In the 1960s 40 MS.315 used as civil glider tugs were modified with a 220 hp (164 kW) Continental W670-K radial engine and re-designated the MS.317.
Variants
- MS.315
- Production version with a 135hp (101kW) Salmson 9Nc radial engine, 350 built.
- MS.315/2
- Higher powered civil version, five built.
- MS.316
- Variant powered by a Regnier inverted Vee engine, one built.
- MS.317
- 1960s conversions with a 220hp (164kW) Continental W670-K radial engine, 40 converted.
Operators
Specifications (MS.315)
Data from [1]
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
Performance
See also
Related lists
References
- ^ Orbis 1985, page 2556
- Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions.
- The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982-1985). Orbis Publishing.
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