Morane-Saulnier AF

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The Morane-Saulnier AF was a French fighter - biplane that its on June 23, 1917 first flight had. The two wings had a different span (more at the top) but both were equipped with ailerons. The tail unit was constructed normally with oars and a small additional ventral fin. The armament consisted of a partially disguised synchronized 7,7 mm Vickers machine gun . The Gnôme Monosoupape - rotary engine delivered 150 hp (112 kW).

Because of the SPAD S.XIII , which was in production at that time, the AF was not pursued any further. The top speed was 207 km / h. There was also a variant for water use with a large main float and a small stern float called Morane-Saulnier type AFH.