Morane-Saulnier MoS-50 explained
Morane-Saulnier MoS-50 (also MS.50) was a French parasol configurationtrainer 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 130abbr=onNaNabbr=on 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
Three seat prototype, powered by a 120abbr=onNaNabbr=on Salmson AC9 9-cylinder radial engine.
- M.S.50C
Two-seat primary trainer aircraft powered by a 130abbr=onNaNabbr=on Clerget 9B rotary engine.
- M.S.51
Powered by a 180abbr=onNaNabbr=on Hispano-Suiza 8ab V-8 cylinder piston engine. Only three were built.
- M.S.53
Improved version of M.S.51, with same engine.
- M.S.120
M.S.53 with a 230abbr=onNaNabbr=on Salmson engine.Survivors
The only preserved aircraft of this type is at the Aviation Museum of Central Finland.
Operators
- French Air Force
- Finnish Air Force
- Turkish Air Force
Further reading
- Book: Lacaze . Henri . Lherbert . Claude . Morane Saulnier: ses avions, ses projets . 2013 . Lela Presse . Outreau, France . 978-2-914017-70-1 . fr. amp. Morane Saulnier: Their Aircraft and Projects.
