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monoplane designed and built by Morane-Saulnier.

Development

First flown in 1945 the MS.560 was a single-seat low-wing monoplane with a retractable landing gear. Powered by a 75 hp (56 kW)

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Variants

;MS.560 :Prototype powered by a

engine, one built. ;MS.561 :Variant powered by a

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engine, one built. ;MS.562 :Variant powered by a Blackburn Cirrus Minor engine. ;MS.563 :Variant powered by a

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engine. ;MS.564 :1949 variant powered by a

engine, one built.

Specifications (MS.560)

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