Morane-Saulnier MS.230

Morane-Saulnier MS.230
Land	Frankrijk
Type	Elementaire trainer
Eerste vlucht	Februari 1929
Gebouwd	1000+

De Morane-Saulnier MS.230 vliegtuigen waren de belangrijkste elementaire trainer voor het Franse Armée de l'Air gedurende de jaren 1930. Bijna alle Franse piloten die bij het uitbreken van de Tweede Wereldoorlog voor het Armée de l'Air vlogen, hadden hun vroegste vliegopleiding in deze machine gehad. Het was het equivalent van de Stearman-trainer in de Amerikaanse luchtdiensten en de de Havilland Tiger Moth in de Britse Royal Air Force.

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Fotograaf	Pavel Senk
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The Standard of Interwar Training

De 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)
Role	Advanced Trainer / Liaison
Bemanning	2 (Student and Instructor in tandem)
First Flight	Februari 1929
Krachtbron	1 × Salmson 9Ab 9-cylinder air-cooled radial
Horsepower	230 hp (172 kW)
Maximum Speed	205 km/h (127 mph)
Service Ceiling	5,000 meters (16,400 ft)
Constructie	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.