Morane-Saulnier MoS-50

MoS-50
Morane-Saulnier MS 50C at Aviation Museum of Central Finland
Role Trainer aircraft
Manufacturer Morane-Saulnier
Introduction 1924
Retired 1930s
Primary users French Air Force
Finnish Air Force
Turkish Air Force



Morane-Saulnier MoS-50 (also MS.50) was a French parasol configuration trainer aircraft built in 1924. The twin-seat aircraft was of wooden construction and was one of the last aircraft to have a rotary engine, a 130 hp Clerget 9B.

In 1925 six MS.50Cs were sold to Finland, where they were used as trainers until 1932. It was very popular in service. Five aircraft of the modified MS.53 type were sold to Turkey.

Versions

Morane-Saulier M.S.50
Two-seat primary trainer aircraft. Also known as the M.S.50C.
Morane-Saulier M.S.51
Powered by a 180-hp (134-kW) Hispano-Suiza 8ab 8-cylinder piston engine. Only three were built.
Morane-Saulier M.S.53
Improved version.

Survivors

The only preserved aircraft of this type is at the Aviation Museum of Central Finland.

Operators

 France
French Air Force
 Finland
Finnish Air Force
 Turkey
Turkish Air Force

Specifications (MoS-50)

Data from Thulinista Hornettiin

General characteristics

Performance

See also

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