Morane Saulnier MS.315

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 Regnier 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

 France

French Air Force

French Navy

 Peru

Peruvian Air Force

Specifications (MS.315)

Data from

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)