Morane-Saulnier MS.230 | |
|---|---|
| Maa | Ranska |
| Tyyppi | Peruskouluttaja |
| Ensimmäinen lento | Helmikuu 1929 |
| Rakennettu | 1000+ |
Nniiden Morane-Saulnier MS.230 lentokone oli Ranskan Armée de l'Airin tärkein peruskoulukone koko 1930-luvun. Lähes kaikki ranskalaiset lentäjät, jotka lensivät Armée de l'Airilla toisen maailmansodan syttyessä, olivat saaneet varhaisimman lentokoulutuksensa tällä koneella. Se vastasi Yhdysvaltain ilmavoimien Stearman-harjoituskonetta ja Britannian kuninkaallisten ilmavoimien de Havilland Tiger Mothia.
| Morane Saulnier MS-230 Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| Valokuvaaja | Pavel Senk |
| Lokalisointi | Ei tietää |
| Valokuvat | 26 |
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The Standard of Interwar Training
Nniiden Morane-Saulnier MS.230 was the primary advanced trainer for the French Air Force throughout the 1930s. Known for its distinctive “parasol” wing—a single wing mounted above the fuselage on struts—it offered pilots excellent visibility and extremely stable handling. It was a rugged, versatile aircraft that felt just as comfortable performing aerobatics as it did training novice pilots for the transition to faster fighter aircraft.
| Attribute | Standard Specification (MS.230) |
|---|---|
| Rooli | Advanced Trainer / Liaison |
| miehistö | 2 (Student and Instructor in tandem) |
| First Flight | Helmikuu 1929 |
| Voimalaitos | 1 × Salmson 9Ab 9-cylinder air-cooled radial |
| Horsepower | 230 hp (172 kW) |
| Enimmäisnopeus | 205 km/h (127 mph) |
| Service Ceiling | 5,000 meters (16,400 ft) |
| Rakentaminen | Mixed (Metal frame with fabric covering) |
Design and Engineering Features
- Parasol Wing Design: The wing was swept back at a slight angle and mounted high above the fuselage. This specific geometry provided an inherently stable platform that was difficult to stall inadvertently, making it an ideal trainer.
- Wide-Track Landing Gear: Unlike many contemporary aircraft, the MS.230 had a very wide and robust landing gear. This made it much easier to land on the grass airfields of the era without the risk of “ground looping.”
- The Salmson Radial: The 9-cylinder Salmson engine was famous for its reliability and smooth power delivery, a critical factor for an aircraft that would see constant takeoffs and landings all day.
- Visibility: Because the wing was perched high on struts, the instructor and student had an almost 360-degree view of the horizon and the ground, which was a significant safety advantage during busy flight school operations.
Operational History and Export
- Massive Production: Over 1,000 MS.230s were built, a testament to its success. It trained an entire generation of French pilots who would later fly the Dewoitine D.520 and Morane-Saulnier MS.406 in WWII.
- Combat Roles: During the Battle of France in 1940, some MS.230s were pressed into service for reconnaissance and liaison roles. Even after the armistice, they continued to serve with the Vichy French and the Luftwaffe as trainers.
- Global Reach: The aircraft was highly popular abroad, exported to Belgium, Brazil, Greece, Portugal, and Switzerland. Many remained in service well into the 1950s.
- Cinema Star: The MS.230 gained post-war fame in the movie The Blue Max (1966), where it was modified to resemble a WWI German fighter for the aerial stunt sequences.
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