The Morane-Saulnier MS.570 was a civil utility aircraft produced in small numbers in France in the late 1940s.[1][2][3]
| MS.570 | |
|---|---|
| |
| MS.571 | |
| Role | Utility aircraft |
| National origin | France |
| Manufacturer | Morane-Saulnier |
| First flight | 19 December 1945 |
| Number built | 10 |
Design and development
editThe MS.570 was a derivative of the MS.560 aerobatics aircraft with a revised fuselage design that added a second seat side-by-side with the pilot's and a more powerful engine.[2]
Like its predecessor, the MS.570 was a low-wing cantilever monoplane with retractable tricycle undercarriage. Construction was of metal throughout, with the fuselage having a semi-monocoque structure. The cockpit was enclosed by an expansive bubble canopy that slid rearwards to provide access.[4] The wings could be folded for storage.[4]
While the MS.570 had only two seats, it was followed by MS.571 that added an extra seat to the rear of the cockpit[2][3] (optionally, a small bench seat[4]), and the dedicated four-seater MS.572.[2]
Variants
edit- MS.570 - two-seat version with Renault 4Pei engine (1 built)
- MS.571 - 3/4-seat version with Renault 4Pei engine (7 built)
- MS.572 - four-version with Potez 4D-01 engine (2 built)
Specifications (MS.571 in three-seat configuration)
editData from "The Morane-Saulnier 571", p. 420
General characteristics
- Crew: One pilot
- Capacity: 2-3 passengers
- Length: 8.51 m (27 ft 11 in)
- Wingspan: 10.41 m (34 ft 2 in)
- Empty weight: 678 kg (1,490 lb)
- Gross weight: 1,054 kg (2,318 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Renault 4Pei , 104 kW (140 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 258 km/h (161 mph, 140 kn)
- Range: 1,000 km (620 mi, 540 nmi)
- Service ceiling: 6,000 m (20,000 ft)
Notes
editReferences
edit
- The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft. London: Aerospace Publishing.
- Simpson, R. W. (1995). Airlife's General Aviation. Shrewsbury: Airlife Publishing. ISBN 1-85310-577-5.
- "The Morane-Saulnier 571". Flight. 17 October 1946. pp. 420–421. Retrieved 2008-11-15.
- Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions. ISBN 0-7106-0710-5.
Further reading
edit- Lacaze, Henri & Lherbert, Claude (2013). Morane Saulnier: ses avions, ses projets [Morane Saulnier: Their Aircraft and Projects] (in French). Outreau, France: Lela Presse. ISBN 978-2-914017-70-1.