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Scottish Aviation Bulldog vs MS 733 Alcyon

Scottish Aviation Bulldog military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Scottish Aviation Bulldog
MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
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Specifications
Scottish Aviation Bulldog MS 733 Alcyon
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Scottish Aviation Morane-Saulnier
First flight 19 May 1969 11 August 1949
Year introduced 1971 1953
Number produced 328 units 208 units
Average unit price $140K $200K
Wing area 12.0 m² 20.4 m²
Wingspan 10.1 m 11.3 m
Height 2.7 m 3.5 m
Length 7.1 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 241 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 920 km
Service ceiling 4,877 m 4,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,066 kg 1,670 kg
Empty weight 649 kg 1,262 kg
Total thrust 1 x 149 kW 1 x 177 kW
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Overview

The Scottish Aviation Bulldog and the MS 733 Alcyon are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Scottish Aviation and Morane-Saulnier respectively.

Top speed is 241 km/h for the Scottish Aviation Bulldog vs 240 km/h for the MS 733 Alcyon. The Scottish Aviation Bulldog has an operational range of 1,000 km vs 920 km for the MS 733 Alcyon. The Scottish Aviation Bulldog operates at altitudes up to 4,877 m compared to 4,800 m for the MS 733 Alcyon.

The Scottish Aviation Bulldog has been produced in 328 units vs 208 for the MS 733 Alcyon. Unit cost is $0.14M for the Scottish Aviation Bulldog vs $0.2M for the MS 733 Alcyon. The MS 733 Alcyon first flew 20 years before the Scottish Aviation Bulldog (1949 vs 1969).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Scottish Aviation Bulldog or MS 733 Alcyon?
The Scottish Aviation Bulldog is faster with a maximum speed of 241 km/h compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 240 km/h, a difference of 1 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Scottish Aviation Bulldog or MS 733 Alcyon?
The Scottish Aviation Bulldog has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 920 km.
Which can fly higher, the Scottish Aviation Bulldog or MS 733 Alcyon?
The Scottish Aviation Bulldog has a higher service ceiling at 4,877 meters (16,000 ft) compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the Scottish Aviation Bulldog or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,670 kg compared to the Scottish Aviation Bulldog's 1,066 kg.
Which is larger, the Scottish Aviation Bulldog or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon is longer at 9.3 meters compared to the Scottish Aviation Bulldog's 7.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Scottish Aviation Bulldog or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon is more expensive at approximately $0.2 million per unit compared to the Scottish Aviation Bulldog at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Scottish Aviation Bulldog or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 18 years before the Scottish Aviation Bulldog which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Scottish Aviation Bulldog or MS 733 Alcyon?
The Scottish Aviation Bulldog has been produced in greater numbers with 328 units compared to 208 units of the MS 733 Alcyon.