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Morane-Saulnier M.S.406 French Fighter Family

The Morane-Saulnier M.S.406 was a French single-seat fighter developed from the M.S.405 prototype and introduced during the country's late-1930s rearmament. It equipped much of the French fighter force at the start of the Second World War and continued in modified or licensed forms after the 1940 campaign.

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Identity

Aliases
Morane-Saulnier M.S.406MS.406M.S.405M.S.406
Family Name
Morane-Saulnier M.S.406
Full Name
Morane-Saulnier M.S.406 French Fighter Family
Roles
militaryreconnaissance
Status
retired
Type
aircraft

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Aircraft Specs
Configuration
fixed_wing
Operating Modes
land
Takeoff Landing Capabilities
conventional
Description
The Morane-Saulnier M.S.406 was a French single-seat fighter developed from the M.S.405 prototype and introduced during the country's late-1930s rearmament. It equipped much of the French fighter force at the start of the Second World War and continued in modified or licensed forms after the 1940 campaign.
First Flight Year
1,935

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Creation Time
August 7, 2026 at 05:18:22 UTC
Updated Time
August 7, 2026 at 05:18:22 UTC