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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)

Morane-Saulnier MS.26/type P rouleur trainer

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: 1× 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

See also

Related development Morane-Saulnier Type LA

Related lists List of military aircraft of France

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Published in July 2009.

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