Morane-Saulnier MoS-50

Morane-Saulnier MoS-50 (also MS.50) was a French trainer aircraft of parasol type from 1924. The twin-seat monoplane aircraft was of wooden construction. It was one of the last aircraft to have a rotary engine - a 130 hp Clerget 9B.

In 1925, six MS.50Cs were sold to Finland, where they were used as trainers until 1932. It was very popular in service. Five aircraft of the modified type MS.53 were sold to Turkey.

Versions

 * Morane-Saulier M.S.50
 * Two-seat primary trainer aircraft. Also known as the M.S.50C.


 * Morane-Saulier M.S.51
 * Powered by a 180-hp (134-kW) Hispano-Suiza 8ab 8-cylinder piston engine. Only three were built.


 * Morane-Saulier M.S.53
 * Improved version.

Survivors
The only preserved aircraft of this type is at the Aviation Museum of Central Finland.

Operators

 * 🇫🇷: French Air Force
 * 🇫🇮: Finnish Air Force
 * 🇹🇷: Turkish Air Force