Type sheet: tms4c

Thomas-Morse S 4 C Scout
Training, USA, 1917

[Technical Data] [Expo/Images] - [ Thomas-Morse] [ Trainer 1914-1918]

Description:

The Thomas-Morse "Scout" was the favourite
single-seat trainer of the US Forces in WW I.
Nicknamed "Thommy" it was to be found in
virtually every pursuit flying school in the
US.

Sizes and weights

Total Length :

21.293 ft

6.490 m

Greatest height :

8.694 ft

2.650 m

Wingspan :

29.068 ft

8.860 m

Weight empty :

1329.6 lbs

603.0 kg

Performance data

Max. speed :

83 kts

153 km/h

Initial climb rate :

826.77 ft/min

4.20 m/s

Service ceiling :

17221 ft

5249 m

Range :

217 nm

402 km

Propulsion

Kind :

KUml

Type :

Le Rhone C 9

Power rating (max.) :

79 hp

80 ps

Count :

1

1

Total power rating (max.) :

79 hp

80 ps

Other

Crew :

0

0

1

Armament :

1 * MG .30CAL (7,6mm)