Morane-Saulnier MS.180 / MS.181 / MS.185 Avionette

MS.185 Avionette

The MS.180 and more powerful MS.181 were produced by Morane-Saulnier in 1930 for the flying schools of the Cie Francais d’Aviation. They were standard equipment for CFA flying schools for several years.

MS.181

The MS.185 is generally similar to the MS.181.

MS.181

MS.180
Engine: Salmson 9Ad, 40 hp

MS.181
Engine: Salmson 5Ac, 60 hp
Wingspan: 29 ft 6 in
Length: 19 ft 10 in
Empty weight: 630 lb
Loaded weight: 960 lb
Max speed: 88 mph
Cruise: 72 mph
ROC: 630 fpm
Range: 365 mi

MS.185 Avionette
Engine: Salmson 9Ad, 40 hp

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