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Beechcraft Bonanza vs MS 733 Alcyon

Beechcraft Bonanza vs MS 733 Alcyon at a glance — range 1,326 vs 920 km, max takeoff weight 1,656 vs 1,670 kg, built 18,525 vs 208 units.

MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
Specifications
Beechcraft Bonanza MS 733 Alcyon
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Morane-Saulnier
First flight 22 December 1945 11 August 1949
Year introduced 1947 1953
Number produced 18525 units 208 units
Average unit price -- $200K
Wing area 16.8 m² 20.4 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 11.3 m
Height 2.6 m 3.5 m
Length 8.4 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 1,326 km 920 km
Service ceiling 5,639 m 4,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,656 kg 1,670 kg
Empty weight 1,141 kg 1,262 kg
Total thrust 1 x 224 kW 1 x 177 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Beechcraft Bonanza or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon is faster with a maximum speed of 240 km/h compared to the Beechcraft Bonanza's 0 km/h, a difference of 240 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft Bonanza or MS 733 Alcyon?
The Beechcraft Bonanza has a longer range at 1,326 km compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 920 km.
Which can fly higher, the Beechcraft Bonanza or MS 733 Alcyon?
The Beechcraft Bonanza has a higher service ceiling at 5,639 meters (18,500 ft) compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the Beechcraft Bonanza or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,670 kg compared to the Beechcraft Bonanza's 1,656 kg.
Which is larger, the Beechcraft Bonanza or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon is longer at 9.3 meters compared to the Beechcraft Bonanza's 8.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Beechcraft Bonanza or MS 733 Alcyon?
The Beechcraft Bonanza entered service first in 1947, 6 years before the MS 733 Alcyon which entered service in 1953.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Beechcraft Bonanza or MS 733 Alcyon?
The Beechcraft Bonanza has been produced in greater numbers with 18,525 units compared to 208 units of the MS 733 Alcyon.