The Morane-Saulnier MS.315 was a primary training monoplane designed and built in France by Morane-Saulnier.
Development The MS.315 was developed from the earlier MS.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-powered MS.317/2 variants were also produced for the civil market, and a single MS.316 was built, powered by a Régnier 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.
Variants MS.315 Production version with a 135hp (101kW) Salmson 9Nc radial engine, 350 built. MS.315/2 Higher powered civil version, five built. MS.316 Variant powered by a Regnier inverted Vee engine, one built. MS.317 1960s conversions with a 220hp (164kW) Continental W670-K radial engine, 40 converted.
Operators
French Air Force French Navy
Peruvian Air Force
Specifications (MS.315)
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