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Grob G-115 vs MS 733 Alcyon

Grob G-115 vs MS 733 Alcyon at a glance — top speed 270 vs 240 km/h, range 1,150 vs 920 km, max takeoff weight 990 vs 1,670 kg, built 204 vs 208 units.

Grob G-115 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Grob G-115
MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
Specifications
Grob G-115 MS 733 Alcyon
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Grob Morane-Saulnier
First flight 1 November 1985 11 August 1949
Year introduced 1999 1953
Number produced 204 units 208 units
Average unit price -- $200K
Wing area 12.2 m² 20.4 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 11.3 m
Height 2.4 m 3.5 m
Length 7.5 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 270 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 1,150 km 920 km
Service ceiling 3,048 m 4,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 990 kg 1,670 kg
Empty weight 690 kg 1,262 kg
Total thrust 1 x 134 kW 1 x 177 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Grob G-115 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The Grob G-115 is faster with a maximum speed of 270 km/h compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 240 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Grob G-115 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The Grob G-115 has a longer range at 1,150 km compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 920 km.
Which can fly higher, the Grob G-115 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon has a higher service ceiling at 4,800 meters (15,748 ft) compared to the Grob G-115's 3,048 meters (10,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Grob G-115 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,670 kg compared to the Grob G-115's 990 kg.
Which is larger, the Grob G-115 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon is longer at 9.3 meters compared to the Grob G-115's 7.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Grob G-115 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 46 years before the Grob G-115 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Grob G-115 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon has been produced in greater numbers with 208 units compared to 204 units of the Grob G-115.