The Morane-Saulnier Type I, also known as the Morane-Saulnier L, was a French parasol-wing monoplane designed by Morane-Saulnier in 1913. It was one of the first successful monoplanes in aviation history.

The Morane-Saulnier Type I was a single-seat aircraft with a wooden structure and fabric covering. It was powered by a 35-horsepower engine and had a top speed of around 60 miles per hour (100 kilometers per hour). The aircraft’s wing was mounted above the fuselage on a single support strut, giving it the distinctive “parasol” appearance.

The Type I was widely used in the early years of World War I for reconnaissance and artillery spotting missions, and it was also used for some limited aerial combat. One of the most famous Type I pilots was Roland Garros, who fitted a machine gun to his aircraft and became the first pilot to shoot down an enemy aircraft through its propeller blades.

Overall, the Morane-Saulnier Type I was a significant milestone in the development of aircraft design, particularly for its successful use of a monoplane configuration.