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Revision as of 17:56, 11 September 2008
| Type AN | |
|---|---|
| Role | Fighter |
| National origin | France |
| Manufacturer | Morane-Saulnier |
| First flight | 27 October Template:Avyear |
The Morane-Saulnier AN was a French fighter prototype of the 1910s that resulted in the development of many other Morane-Saulnier prototypes.
Development
Completed in late 1918, the AN was a two-seat fighter designed to use an unorthodox Bugatti engine. Large and equi-span, it was a two-bay biplane with a monocoque fuselage.
Operational history
First tested in late 1918, the AN displayed bad handling and poor general performance. As such many variants were developed, elaborated below.
Variants
- Morane-Saulnier ANL - First flown in 1919, the ANL had a 400 hp Liberty 12 engine. It was renamed the MoS.32.
- Morane-Saulnier ANR -Also flown in 1919, the ANR had a 450 hp Renault 12Kb engine as well as a rear-mounted Vickers gun. Renamed the MoS.33.
- Morane-Saulnier ANS -Again making its début in 1919, the ANS was the final incarnation of the AN series. Equipped with a 530 hp Salmson 18Z 18-cylinder radial. Showed promise at testing, however no further production took place.
Specifications (AN)
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
Performance