M.S.406C1

M.S.406C1

M.S.405C1

M.S.406C1

M.S.405C1

France

I Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
2.0	2.0	2.0

Class:

Fighter

Research:3 000

Purchase:6 300

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Description

The M.S.406C1 is a rank I French fighter with a battle rating of 2.0 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.75 "La Résistance".

The MS.406C1 is a good general fighter for newer players (though, experienced pilots should not discount this aircraft). This aircraft has a good climb-rate, is manoeuvrable and retains energy allowing for repeated dive and climb situations. This aircraft performs its fighter role, but with having a Hispano 404 cannon installed, it can also take on the role of a bomber-hunter or soft-ground target attacker.

General info

Flight performance

Max speed

at 4 000 m483 km/h

Turn time20 s

Max altitude10 000 m

EngineHispano-Suiza 12Y-31

TypeInline

Cooling systemWater

Take-off weight3 t

Characteristics	Max Speed (km/h at 4,000 m)		Max altitude (metres)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (metres/second)		Take-off run (metres)
	AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
Stock	465	453	10000	21.0	21.8	9.8	9.8	300
Upgraded	502	483		19.1	20.0	15.4	12.3

Details

Features
Combat flaps	Take-off flaps	Landing flaps	Air brakes	Arrestor gear
X	X	✓	X	X

Limits
Wings (km/h)	Gear (km/h)	Flaps (km/h)			Max Static G
		Combat	Take-off	Landing	+	-
756	320	N/A	N/A	270	~14	~9

Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons	Rudder	Elevators	Radiator
< 310	< 320	< 330	> 330

Survivability and armour

Crew1 person

Speed of destruction

Structural756 km/h

Gear320 km/h

• No armour plating
• No armour glazing
• Critical components located at front of aircraft (fuel, pilot, engine, controls)

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference

AB240 → 326

RB492 → 669

SB585 → 795

Total cost of modifications5 970

4 500

Talisman cost410

Crew training1 800

Experts6 300

Aces80

Research Aces135 000

Reward for battleAB / RB / SB

20 / 40 / 90 %

106 / 106 / 106 %

Modifications

Flight performance	Survivability	Weaponry
Fuselage repair Research: 400 Cost: 300 70 Radiator Research: 400 Cost: 300 70 Airframe Research: 450 Cost: 340 80 Compressor Research: 450 Cost: 340 80 Wings repair Research: 500 Cost: 380 85 Engine Research: 500 Cost: 380 85 Cover Research: 480 Cost: 360 85 Engine injection Research: 480 Cost: 360 85	EFS(a) Research: 480 Cost: 360 85	7_5mm_belt_pack Research: 400 Cost: 300 70 mac39_new_gun Research: 450 Cost: 340 80 hispano_belt_pack Research: 500 Cost: 380 85 hispano_404_new_gun Research: 480 Cost: 360 85

Armaments

Offensive armament

Weapon 120 mm Hispano 404 cannon

Ammunition60 rounds

Fire rate700 shots/min

Weapon 22 x 7.5 mm MAC 1934 machine gun

Ammunition600 rounds

Fire rate1 350 shots/min

The M.S.406C1 is armed with:

• 1 x 20 mm Hispano 404 cannon, nose-mounted (60 rpg)
• 2 x 7.5 mm MAC 1934 machine guns, wing-mounted (300 rpg = 600 total)

The Hispano 404 is nose-mounted, firing out of the prop spinner while the two MAC 1934 are wing-mounted. If fired at the same time, the cannon will run out of ammunition before the machine guns will.

Usage in battles

The MS.406C1 retains its energy well and is best utilized for energy fighting or Boom & Zoom situations. This aircraft can be used for head-on attacks using its cannon, however, be careful as the MS.406C1 does not have any armour protection. It will be best to get a few bursts off at range and then manoeuvre out of the head-on. When using this aircraft in a bomber-hunter role, it is best to avoid flying towards the rear or sides of this aircraft as typically this is where most of the bomber's defensive weapons are pointed. It is best to come at the front of the bomber from either below or from above (make sure you have energy as if you are near stall speed, you will be an easy target for gunners) and make strafing shots and wait until you are out of gunner range to turn and attempt a second pass.

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer	Pitch	Radiator			Supercharger	Turbocharger
		Oil	Water	Type
Controllable	Controllable Not auto controlled	Not controllable Not auto controlled	Controllable Not auto controlled	Combined	Not controllable 1 gear	Not controllable

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Retains energy well
• 20 mm Hispano 404 cannon
• Decent turn time, can almost catch its smoke trail without flaps
• Small target

Cons:

• Low ammo for both MG and cannon
• Controls lock up in high-speed dives above 480 km/h (300 mph)
• Only two flap positions, up and landing
• Prone to catching fire
• Difficult to do severe damage when autocannon is out of ammunition or reloading

History

The first modern fighter of WW2 France, and their most famous combat plane. A first-class aircraft, it was only inferior in performance in French pre-war service to the D.520. A total of 1,081 were built, more than any other French plane except the Potez 63. The prototype (the in-game M.S. 405) first flew in August 1935, becoming the first French fighter to break the 400 km/h limit. In 1937, it was advertised at the Brussels Air Show as "the best fighter plane in the world." The fourth prototype would be taken into production as the M.S. 406, with 600 aircraft in 12 units at the start of the war, having been taken into operational service in December 1938. During the war, the M.S. 406 proved a fair match for the German Bf. 109: 150 M.S. 406s were shot down in the Battle for France, against 191 confirmed and 89 probable kills by the same make of aircraft. Another hundred were destroyed on the ground. Finland also purchased 40 before the war.

Notable pilots

French ace pilot René Challe's first confirmed kill happened while flying a M.S.406 for the French Air Force.

Media

Skins

• Skins and camouflages for the M.S.406C1 from live.warthunder.com.

Videos

Realistic: MS.406C1 [Return of the Baguette!] - Jengar

See also

Related development

• M.S.405C1
• M.S.410

External links

• [Ace Profile] Capitaine Pierre Le Gloan
• [Historical] The Saar Offensive
• [Wikipedia] Morane-Saulnier M.S.406
• Official data sheet - more details about the performance

Morane-Saulnier Aeroplanes (Aéroplanes Morane-Saulnier)
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