Morane-Saulnier Epervier
| Morane-Saulnier MS.1500 Epervier | |
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| Type: | COIN and reconnaissance aircraft |
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| First flight: |
May 12, 1958 |
| Number of pieces: |
2 |
The Morane-Saulnier MS.1500 Epervier is a COIN and reconnaissance aircraft produced by the French manufacturer Morane-Saulnier .
History and construction
The Epervier (German: Sperber ) was developed due to a requirement of the French air forces for use in the Algerian war . The aircraft is a two-seater low-wing aircraft with tandem seats, a non-retractable tail wheel landing gear and is powered by a 520 kW Turbomeca Bastan propeller turbine. The cockpit was in front of the wings to ensure a good view forwards and below. In addition, the machine was lightly armored to protect the crew from ground fire. The prototype first flew on May 12, 1958 and was powered by a 300 kW Turbomeca Marcadau propeller turbine. The Turbomeca-Bastan turbine of the planned series version was later installed in the prototype. A second prototype was still being built, but the aircraft no longer went into series production due to developments in Algeria .
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Data |
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| crew | 2 |
| length | 10.58 m |
| span | 13.08 m |
| height | 3.33 m |
| Wing area | 24.30 m² |
| Empty mass | 1660 kg |
| Max. Takeoff mass | 2850 kg |
| Top speed | 315 km / h |
| Service ceiling | ? m |
| Range | 700 km |
| Engines | 1 × Turbomeca Bastan propeller turbine with 520 kW |
| Armament | 4 × 7.5 mm machine guns in the wings. Bombs and missiles at the outstations |
See also
Web links
- worldatwar.net (en)
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Orbis 1985, p. 2560.
- ↑ Les avions de la guerre d'Algérie (fr)