| MS.315 | |
|---|---|
| Morane-Saulnier MS.317 | |
| Role | Primary trainer Type of aircraft |
| National origin | France |
| Manufacturer | Morane-Saulnier |
| First flight | 1932 |
| Primary user | French Air Force |
| Number built | 356 |
| Developed from | Morane-Saulnier MS.300 |
TheMorane-Saulnier MS.315 was a primary training monoplane designed and built in France byMorane-Saulnier.
The MS.315 was developed from the earlierMS.300 primary trainer and related variants and first flew in October 1932. The MS.315 is a parasol-wing monoplane with a tailskid, with divided main landing gear, and powered by a 135 hp (101 kW)Salmson 9Nc radial engine. A production run of 346 aircraft followed the four prototypes (including 33 built after the Second World War). Five high-poweredMS.317/2 variants were also produced for the civil market, and a singleMS.316 was built, powered by aRégnier inverted Vee engine.
In the 1960s 40 MS.315 used as civil glider tugs were modified with a 220 hp (164 kW)Continental W670-K radial engine and re-designated the MS.317.
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