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Morane Saulnier P

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Top speed
  
156 km/h

Length
  
7.2 m

Manufacturer
  
Morane-Saulnier

Wingspan
  
11 m

Introduced
  
1914

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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.

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The Type P was larger, more powerful, and better armed than its predecessor, the Type L. It was also more popular than the similar Type LA.

Operators

 Brazil
  • Brazilian Air Force
    •  France
  • French Air Force
    •  Japan
  • Imperial Japanese Army Air Service
    •  Russia
  • Imperial Russian Air Service
    •  United Kingdom
  • Royal Flying Corps

    • Specifications (Type P)

    Data from The Aeroplanes of the Royal Flying Corps (Military Wing)

    General characteristics

  • Crew: two
  • Length: 7.2 m (23 ft 7⅜ in)
  • Wingspan: 11.2 m (36 ft 8⅞ in)
  • Height: 3.47 m (11 ft 4⅝ in)
  • Wing area: 18 m² (194 sq ft)
  • Empty weight: 433 kg (953 lb)
  • Loaded weight: 733 kg (1,613 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Le Rhone 9J rotary engine, 82 kW (110 hp)

    • Performance

  • Maximum speed: 156 km/h (97 mph) at 2,000 m (6,560 ft)
  • Endurance: 2½ hours
  • Service ceiling: 4,800 m (15,740 ft)
  • Climb to 3,000 m (9,840 ft): 15 min 50 s

    • Armament

  • Guns: 1 × Vickers machine gun and 1× Lewis gun or 2× Lewis guns
  • Bombs: Light load of bombs

    • References

    Morane-Saulnier P Wikipedia
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