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CM 170 Magister vs MS 733 Alcyon

CM 170 Magister vs MS 733 Alcyon at a glance — top speed 715 vs 240 km/h, range 1,200 vs 920 km, max takeoff weight 3,450 vs 1,670 kg, built 929 vs 208 units.

Fouga CM 170 Magister military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 CM 170 Magister
MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
Specifications
CM 170 Magister MS 733 Alcyon
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Fouga Morane-Saulnier
First flight 23 July 1952 11 August 1949
Year introduced 1956 1953
Number produced 929 units 208 units
Average unit price $800K $200K
Wing area 17.3 m² 20.4 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 11.3 m
Height 2.9 m 3.5 m
Length 10.2 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 715 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km 920 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 4,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,450 kg 1,670 kg
Empty weight 2,540 kg 1,262 kg
Total thrust 2 x 440 kgf 1 x 177 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CM 170 Magister or MS 733 Alcyon?
The CM 170 Magister is faster with a maximum speed of 715 km/h compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 240 km/h, a difference of 475 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CM 170 Magister or MS 733 Alcyon?
The CM 170 Magister has a longer range at 1,200 km compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 920 km.
Which can fly higher, the CM 170 Magister or MS 733 Alcyon?
The CM 170 Magister has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the CM 170 Magister or MS 733 Alcyon?
The CM 170 Magister has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,450 kg compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 1,670 kg.
Which is larger, the CM 170 Magister or MS 733 Alcyon?
The CM 170 Magister is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 9.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CM 170 Magister or MS 733 Alcyon?
The CM 170 Magister is more expensive at approximately $0.8 million per unit compared to the MS 733 Alcyon at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the CM 170 Magister or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 3 years before the CM 170 Magister which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CM 170 Magister or MS 733 Alcyon?
The CM 170 Magister has been produced in greater numbers with 929 units compared to 208 units of the MS 733 Alcyon.