Morane-Saulnier Type V
| Morane-Saulnier V | |
|---|---|
| Role | Fighter |
| Manufacturer | Morane-Saulnier |
| Introduction | July 1916[1] |
| Primary user |  U.K. (RFC/RAF)
|
| Number built | 12 [2] |
| Developed from | Morane-Saulnier Type I |
| Wingspan | 8.71 m (28 ft 7 in)[3] |
| Engine | 110hp Le Rhône 9J rotary |
| Armament | fixed, sync. Vickers |
| Crew | 1 |
| Max Speed | 165 km/h (103 mph)[2] |
| Climb | 1,000 m (3,280 ft) in 3:20[2] 2,000 m (6,560 ft) in 8:00[2] 3,000 m (9,840 ft) in 15:20[2] |
One criticism of the Morane-Saulnier Type I was its lack of range, so a version with a second tank and larger wings and tail surfaces came out in the form of the Morane-Saulnier Type V. It was never ordered by Aviation Militaire, but the RFC ordered a test batch of twelve in April 1916. A few were used by No. 3 and 60 squadrons before front-line pilots described it as "doing its best to kill you". The remaining three on the order were canceled and the rest were retired to training duties by Autumn 1916. [2]
For more information, see Wikipedia:Morane-Saulnier V.
Timeline [1]
Game Data
Wings of Glory
| Availability | Maneuver | Damage | Dmg Points | Max Alt. | Climb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17Q3 | I? | B | 10 | 9? | 5 |
Miniatures and Models
1:144 Scale
- Shapeways: Reduced Aircraft Factory
1:285/6mm/1:288 Scale
- Shapeways: Reduced Aircraft Factory
Resources
Orthographic Drawings
References
- Citations
- Bibliography
- Dr. James J. Davilla and Arthur M. Soltan. French Aircraft of the First World War. Flying Machines Press, 1997. ISBN 0-9637110-4-0.
- Vital Ferry. French Aviation During the First World War. Paris: Histoire and Collections, 2014. ISBN 978-2-35250-370-5
- Ian Philpott, The Birth of the Royal Air Force. Great Britain: Pen & Sword Books Limited, 2013. ISBN 978-1-78159-333-2