Morane-Saulnier P
| Type P | |
|---|---|
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| Role | Reconnaissance |
| Manufacturer | Aéroplanes Morane-Saulnier |
| Introduction | 1914 |
| Primary users |
Aéronautique Militaire Royal Flying Corps |
| Number built | 595 |
The Morane-Saulnier Type P was a French parasol wing two-seat reconnaissance aeroplane of the First World War. Morane-Saulnier built 595 for the French air force, and it was also used by the British until 1916-17.
The Type P was larger, more powerful, and better armed than its predecessor, the Type L. It was also more popular than the similar Type LA.
Data from The Aeroplanes of the Royal Flying Corps (Military Wing)
General characteristics
Performance
Armament
See also Lewis, Cecil Sagittarius Rising for descriptions of operations carried out flying the Parasol
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