AW169 vs MS 733 Alcyon
Overview
The AW169 and the MS 733 Alcyon are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Morane-Saulnier respectively.
Top speed is 306 km/h for the AW169 vs 240 km/h for the MS 733 Alcyon. The AW169 has an operational range of 820 km vs 920 km for the MS 733 Alcyon. The AW169 operates at altitudes up to 5,000 m compared to 4,800 m for the MS 733 Alcyon. At 4,500 kg MTOW, the AW169 is 2.7x the MS 733 Alcyon's 1,670 kg.
The AW169 has been produced in 130 units vs 208 for the MS 733 Alcyon. Unit cost is $9M for the AW169 vs $0.2M for the MS 733 Alcyon. The MS 733 Alcyon first flew 63 years before the AW169 (1949 vs 2012).
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | AgustaWestland |
| First flight | 10 May 2012 |
| Year introduced | 2015 |
| Number produced | 130 units |
| Average unit price | $9 million |
| French military trainer, used post World War II, known for missions in Algeria and France's pilot training programs. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Morane-Saulnier |
| First flight | 11 August 1949 |
| Year introduced | 1953 |
| Number produced | 208 units |
| Average unit price | $200K |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 12.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 306 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 820 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,850 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 375 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 20.4 m² |
| Wingspan | 11.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 240 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 920 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,800 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,670 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,262 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 177 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AW169 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The AW169 is faster with a maximum speed of 306 km/h compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 240 km/h, a difference of 66 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW169 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon has a longer range at 920 km compared to the AW169's 820 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW169 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The AW169 has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW169 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The AW169 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,500 kg compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 1,670 kg.
Which is larger, the AW169 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The AW169 is longer at 14.7 meters compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 9.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW169 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The AW169 is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the MS 733 Alcyon at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the AW169 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 62 years before the AW169 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW169 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon has been produced in greater numbers with 208 units compared to 130 units of the AW169.