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Nanchang CJ-6 vs MS 733 Alcyon

Nanchang CJ-6 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Nanchang CJ-6
MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
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Specifications
Nanchang CJ-6 MS 733 Alcyon
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Nanchang Morane-Saulnier
First flight 27 August 1958 11 August 1949
Year introduced 1958 1953
Number produced 3000 units 208 units
Average unit price $75K $200K
Wing area -- m² 20.4 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 11.3 m
Height 3.3 m 3.5 m
Length 8.5 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 700 km 920 km
Service ceiling 6,250 m 4,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,400 kg 1,670 kg
Empty weight 1,095 kg 1,262 kg
Total thrust 1 x 213 kW 1 x 177 kW
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Overview

The Nanchang CJ-6 and the MS 733 Alcyon are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Nanchang and Morane-Saulnier respectively.

Top speed is 300 km/h for the Nanchang CJ-6 vs 240 km/h for the MS 733 Alcyon. The Nanchang CJ-6 has an operational range of 700 km vs 920 km for the MS 733 Alcyon. The Nanchang CJ-6 operates at altitudes up to 6,250 m compared to 4,800 m for the MS 733 Alcyon.

The Nanchang CJ-6 has been produced in 3,000 units vs 208 for the MS 733 Alcyon. Unit cost is $0.075M for the Nanchang CJ-6 vs $0.2M for the MS 733 Alcyon. The MS 733 Alcyon first flew 9 years before the Nanchang CJ-6 (1949 vs 1958).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Nanchang CJ-6 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The Nanchang CJ-6 is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 240 km/h, a difference of 60 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Nanchang CJ-6 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon has a longer range at 920 km compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Nanchang CJ-6 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The Nanchang CJ-6 has a higher service ceiling at 6,250 meters (20,505 ft) compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the Nanchang CJ-6 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,670 kg compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 1,400 kg.
Which is larger, the Nanchang CJ-6 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon is longer at 9.3 meters compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 8.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Nanchang CJ-6 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon is more expensive at approximately $0.2 million per unit compared to the Nanchang CJ-6 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Nanchang CJ-6 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 5 years before the Nanchang CJ-6 which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nanchang CJ-6 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The Nanchang CJ-6 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 208 units of the MS 733 Alcyon.