Morane Saulnier Type L Again

[leyreynolds]

I'm confused as to the dimensions of the Type L. Cyberspace lists span as 11.2m and length 6.88m but I have seen these quoted in books/magazines as 10.2m and 6.3m. Any clarification will be much appreciated.

[stevehed]

There isn't a standard set of dimensions. Off the top of my head the span can vary between 33 feet and 36 feet. The L was manufactured in France, Germany and Russia and no doubt others. If you Google Morane, Pfalz and probably DUX you should get a variety of L types. HTH

[Torbjorn]

The Thulin Type D, a license-produced MS type L with some modifications, is quoted as 6.54 m and wingspan 11.0 m, so if you happen to see those particular numbers it might be from there.

Edited December 9, 2020 by Torbjorn

[jimmaas]

The 1997 Flying Machines Press tome French Aircraft of the First World War , by Dr. James Davilla and Aurthur Soltan, lists both French and Russian (Lebedev and Dux) versions as 11.2 m span and 6.88 length.  I realise the comprehennsive scope and heft (I find I am having trouble lifting it anymore) of the book is no guarantee of authority, but it does dovetail with the Windsock Datafile by Bruce, a credible source.

 

[leyreynolds]

Thanks Jim.

 

Ley