SOCATA Rallye MS-893
The Real Aircraft
The Rallye is a French light aircraft family manufactured by SOCATA, known for excellent short-field performance thanks to its full-span leading-edge slats and slotted flaps. The MS-893 is a four-seat version popular for touring and training.
Key Specifications:
- Manufacturer: SOCATA (Morane-Saulnier)
- First Flight: 1959 (Rallye series)
- Type: Four-seat touring aircraft
- Engine: Lycoming O-360 (180 hp)
- Cruise Speed: 225 km/h (140 mph)
- Range: 1,000 km (620 miles)
- Ceiling: 4,570 m (15,000 ft)
The Rallye’s STOL performance comes from automatic leading-edge slats that deploy at low speeds, combined with large slotted flaps. This makes it forgiving during slow flight and landing, ideal for training and short strips. Over 3,300 Rallyes were built.
The Simulation
The Aeroplane Heaven SOCATA Rallye MS-893 brings this French classic to Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Features:
- Full-span leading-edge slats modeled
- Excellent STOL performance
- Authentic French cockpit layout
- Multiple color schemes
- Ideal for short-field operations
- Compatible with MSFS 2020/2024
Developer: Aeroplane Heaven
Developer
Aeroplane Heaven creates high-quality aircraft for flight simulation.
See Also
- Asobo Robin DR400 - Another French design
- Got Friends PZL-104 Wilga - STOL utility