Morane-Saulnier P

Type P

Manufacturer: Aéroplanes Morane-Saulnier
Introduced: 1914
Primary users: Aéronautique Militaire Royal Flying Corps
Number built: 595

The Morane-Saulnier Type P was a French parasol wing two-seat reconnaissance aeroplane of the First World War. Morane-Saulnier built 595 for the French air force, and it was also used by the British until 1916-17.

The Type P was larger, more powerful, and better armed than its predecessor, the Type L. It was also more popular than its sister plane, the Type LA.

Operators

Brazil France Japan Russia United Kingdom

Specifications (Type P)

General characteristics

Crew: two
Length: 7.2 m (23 ft 7.5 in)
Wingspan: 11.2 m (36 ft 8.75 in)
Height: 3.47 m (11 ft 4.5 in)
Loaded weight: 730 kg (1,610 lb)
Powerplant: 1x— Le Rhone 9J rotary engine, 82 kW (110 hp)

Performance

Maximum speed: 156 km/h at 2,000 m (97 mph at 6,560 ft)
Service ceiling: 3,658 m (12,000 ft)
Endurance : 2 hrs 30 mins

Armament

1-2 machine guns

Related development Morane-Saulnier Type LA

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