莫兰-索尔尼尔·艾 | |
|---|---|
| 国家 | 法国 |
| 类型 | 战斗机教练 |
| 首次飞行 | 1917 |
| 建立 | 1210 |
这 莫兰-索尔尼尔·艾 （也是AI型）是第一次世界大战期间莫兰-索尔尼耶生产的法国遮阳伞翼战斗机。
| Morane-Saulnier MS Type AI Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| 摄影师 | 未知 |
| 本地化 | 未知 |
| 照片 | 25 |
General Characteristics
The Morane-Saulnier MS Type AI was a French single-seat fighter monoplane used during the latter stages of World War I. Designed to be a high-performance, fast, and agile fighter, it was one of the first aircraft to use a cantilever parasol wing (a wing mounted above the fuselage by struts) that lacked external bracing wires, a common feature of earlier Morane-Saulnier designs. This clean design offered the pilot excellent visibility and high speed for the era. Although its operational service with French units was brief due to structural issues, the aircraft proved highly successful in the training role and was used extensively by the US Army Air Service (USAAS) as the **MS-29** advanced trainer.
| Property | Typical Value (MS.27AI / MS.29) |
|---|---|
| 作用 | Single-Seat Fighter, Advanced Trainer |
| National Origin | 法国 |
| 制造商 | 莫兰-索尔尼尔 |
| First Flight | 1917 |
| Service Entry | Early 1918 |
| No. Built | ~1,210 (including trainer variants) |
| 船员 | 1 (Pilot) |
| 长度 | 6.48 m (21 ft 3 in) |
| 翼展 | 8.50 m (27 ft 11 in) |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 710 kg (1,565 lb) |
Powerplant and Performance
- Engine: 1 x Le Rhône 9R 9-cylinder air-cooled rotary engine.
- Power Output: 130 kW (180 hp).
- Maximum Speed: 225 km/h (140 mph) at 2,000 m.
- Climb Rate: Could reach 2,000 m (6,560 ft) in 4 minutes 20 seconds.
- Service Ceiling: 7,000 m (23,000 ft).
- Design Note: The fuselage was primarily constructed of wood, using a clean, monocoque structure (or close to it) to minimize drag.
- Visibility: The parasol wing provided excellent upwards and forward visibility for a WWI fighter.
Armament and Operational History
- Fixed Armament (Fighter Variants, MS.27AI/29AI):
- 1 or 2 x 7.7 mm (.303 in) Vickers machine guns, synchronized to fire through the propeller arc.
- Fixed Armament (Trainer Variant, MS.29): Often unarmed, or occasionally fitted with a single gun for air-to-air gunnery training.
- Service Limitation: The Type AI was withdrawn quickly from frontline French service due to a number of structural failures and crashes, often attributed to the high stress imposed on the wing structure during aggressive maneuvers.
- Trainer Success: Despite its failure as a frontline fighter, its speed and agility made it an ideal **advanced trainer**. The USAAS purchased large quantities of the unarmed MS.29 trainer variant, where it performed long and reliable service at various flight schools.
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