Morane-Saulnier MS.315

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The Morane-Saulnier MS.315 was a primary training monoplane designed and built
in France by Morane-Saulnier.

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.


Role
Primary trainer

National origin
France

Manufacturer
Morane-Saulnier

First flight
1932

Primary user
French Air Force

Number built
356

Developed from
Morane-Saulnier MS.300


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.

Specifications (MS.315)

General characteristics
Crew: 2
Length: 7.60 m (24 ft 11¼ in)
Wingspan: 12.00 m (39 ft 4½ in)
Height: 2.80 m (9 ft 2¼ in)
Wing area: 21.60 m2 (232.51 ft2)
Empty weight: 548 kg (1208 lb)
Gross weight: 860 kg (1896 lb)
Powerplant: 1 × Salmson 9Nc radial engine, 101 kW (135 hp)

Performance
Maximum speed: 170 km/h (106 mph)
Service ceiling: 5500 m (18,045 ft)



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