Morane-Saulnier P
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| Type P | |
|---|---|
| Type | Reconnaissance |
| Manufacturer | Aéroplanes Morane-Saulnier |
| Introduced | 1914 |
| Primary users | Aéronautique Militaire Royal Flying Corps |
| Number built | 595 |
The Morane-Saulnier Type P was a French parasol wing two-seat reconnaissance aeroplane of the First World War. Morane-Saulnier built 595 for the French air force, and it was also used by the British until 1916-17.
The Type P was larger, more powerful, and better armed than its predecessor, the Type L. It was also more popular than its sister plane, the Type LA.
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[edit] Specifications (Type P)
General characteristics
- Crew: two
- Length: 7.2 m (23 ft 7.5 in)
- Wingspan: 11.2 m (36 ft 8.75 in)
- Height: 3.47 m (11 ft 4.5 in)
- Loaded weight: 730 kg (1,610 lb)
- Powerplant: 1× Le Rhone 9J rotary engine, 82 kW (110 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 156 km/h at 2,000 m (97 mph at 6,560 ft)
- Service ceiling 3,658 m (12,000 ft)
- Endurance : 2 hrs 30 mins
Armament
- 1-2 machine guns
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Related development Morane-Saulnier Type LA
Related lists List of military aircraft of France
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