| MS.1500 Epervier | |
|---|---|
| Role | Ground-attack and reconnaissance monoplane |
| National origin | France |
| Manufacturer | Morane-Saulnier |
| First flight | 12 May 1958 |
| Number built | 2 |
The Morane-Saulnier MS.1500 Epervier (en: Sparrowhawk) was a 1950s French two-seat ground attack and reconnaissance aircraft.[1] Designed and built by Morane-Saulnier to meet a French Air Force requirement, it did not enter production.[1]
Development[]
Designed to meet a requirement for a tactical reconnaissance and counter-insurgency aircraft for use by the French Air Force in Algeria the Epervier was a tandem two-seat low-wing cantilever monoplane.[1] Powered by a 700 hp (522 kW) Turbomeca Bastan turboprop the MS.1500 had a fixed tailwheel landing gear.[1] The prototype first flew on the 12 May 1958 powered by a 400 hp (300 kW) Turboméca Marcadau turboprop.[2] A second prototype was built but the type did not enter production.[1]
Specifications[]
Data from [1]
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
- Length: 10.58 m (34 ft 9 in) [2]
- Wingspan: 13.06 m (42 ft 10 in)
- Height: 3.30 m (10 ft 10 in) [2]
- Wing area: 24.0 m2 (258 sq ft)
- Empty weight: 1,500 kg (3,307 lb) [2]
- Max takeoff weight: 2,850 kg (6,283 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Turbomeca Bastan turboprop, 520 kW (700 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 315 km/h (196 mph; 170 kn)
- Range: 1,300 km; 702 nmi (808 mi) maximum[2]
- Rate of climb: 8.00 m/s (1,575 ft/min) minimum[2]
Armament
- Rockets: 6 × rocket pods
- Bombs: 6 × 50kg (110lb) ant-personnel bombs or
References[]
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- Notes
- Bibliography
- The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982-1985). Orbis Publishing.
- Green, William; Pollinger, Gerald (1959). The Observer's Book of Aircraft. London & New York: Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd..
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