Morane-Saulnier S

Morane-Saulnier S
Role Bomber
National origin France
Manufacturer Morane-Saulnier
First flight February 1916
Number built 1

The Morane-Saulnier S, also known as MoS-10, was a large twin-engined biplane bomber designed and built in France around 1916. Powered by two 250 hp (190 kW) Renault 12E V-12 water-cooled piston engines, with Hazet type side radiators,[1] the 'S' was given the STAé designation MoS-10 and serial MS-625.[2]


Variants

Morane-Saulnier S
company designation for 250 hp (190 kW) Renault 12E V-12 powered version
MoS.10 B.3
official French government STAe designation for the S
Morane-Saulnier Y
company designation for 150 hp (110 kW) Hispano-Suiza 8Aa V-8 powered version.
MoS.24 B.3
official French government STAe designation for the Y


Specifications (S)

Data from Jane's Fighting Aircraft of World War I,[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: 3
  • Wingspan: 26 m (85 ft 4 in)
  • Wing area: 108 m2 (1,160 sq ft)
  • Gross weight: 3,000 kg (6,614 lb)
  • Powerplant: 2 × Renault 12E V-12 water-cooled piston engines, 190 kW (250 hp) each
  • Propellers: 2-bladed fixed-pitch propellers

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 145 km/h (90 mph, 78 kn)

Armament

  • Bombs: 1,200 kg (2,600 lb)

References

Citations

  1. ^ a b Whittaker, 1990, p.117
  2. ^ Davilla, 1997, p.327

Bibliography

  • Davilla, Dr. James J.; Soltan, Arthur (1997). French Aircraft of the First World War. Mountain View, CA: Flying Machines Press. ISBN 978-1891268090.
  • John W.R. Taylor (1990). "forward". Jane's Fighting Aircraft of World War I. By Whittaker, W. E. De. B. New York, N.Y.: Military Press. p. 117. ISBN 978-0517033760.

Further reading

  • Lacaze, Henri & Lherbert, Claude (2013). Morane Saulnier: ses avions, ses projets [Morane Saulnier: Their Aircraft and Projects] (in French). Outreau, France: Lela Presse. ISBN 978-2-914017-70-1.
  • Passieux, JN. "Morane-Saulnier S". jn.passieux.free.fr (in French). Paris. Retrieved 27 September 2018.