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 was a large twin-engined 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, the 'S' was given the STAe designation MoS-62.[1]

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

  1. 1 2 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.
  • Passieux, JN. "Morane-Saulnier S". jn.passieux.free.fr (in French). Paris. Retrieved 27 September 2018.
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