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Beechcraft Baron vs MS 733 Alcyon

Beechcraft Baron military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Beechcraft Baron
MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
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Specifications
Beechcraft Baron MS 733 Alcyon
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Morane-Saulnier
First flight 29 February 1960 11 August 1949
Year introduced 1961 1953
Number produced 6884 units 208 units
Average unit price $1 million $200K
Wing area 18.5 m² 20.4 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 11.3 m
Height 3.0 m 3.5 m
Length 9.0 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 370 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 1,745 km 920 km
Service ceiling 6,005 m 4,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,313 kg 1,670 kg
Empty weight 1,432 kg 1,262 kg
Total thrust 2 x 194 kW 1 x 177 kW
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Overview

The Beechcraft Baron and the MS 733 Alcyon are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Beechcraft and Morane-Saulnier respectively.

Top speed is 370 km/h for the Beechcraft Baron vs 240 km/h for the MS 733 Alcyon. The Beechcraft Baron has an operational range of 1,745 km vs 920 km for the MS 733 Alcyon. The Beechcraft Baron operates at altitudes up to 6,005 m compared to 4,800 m for the MS 733 Alcyon.

The Beechcraft Baron has been produced in 6,884 units vs 208 for the MS 733 Alcyon. Unit cost is $1M for the Beechcraft Baron vs $0.2M for the MS 733 Alcyon. The MS 733 Alcyon first flew 11 years before the Beechcraft Baron (1949 vs 1960).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Beechcraft Baron or MS 733 Alcyon?
The Beechcraft Baron is faster with a maximum speed of 370 km/h compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 240 km/h, a difference of 130 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft Baron or MS 733 Alcyon?
The Beechcraft Baron has a longer range at 1,745 km compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 920 km.
Which can fly higher, the Beechcraft Baron or MS 733 Alcyon?
The Beechcraft Baron has a higher service ceiling at 6,005 meters (19,701 ft) compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the Beechcraft Baron or MS 733 Alcyon?
The Beechcraft Baron has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,313 kg compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 1,670 kg.
Which is larger, the Beechcraft Baron or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon is longer at 9.3 meters compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 9.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Beechcraft Baron or MS 733 Alcyon?
The Beechcraft Baron is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the MS 733 Alcyon at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Beechcraft Baron or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 8 years before the Beechcraft Baron which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Beechcraft Baron or MS 733 Alcyon?
The Beechcraft Baron has been produced in greater numbers with 6,884 units compared to 208 units of the MS 733 Alcyon.