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Hawk vs MS 733 Alcyon

Hawk vs MS 733 Alcyon at a glance — top speed 1,028 vs 240 km/h, range 2,520 vs 920 km, max takeoff weight 8,340 vs 1,670 kg, built 1,000 vs 208 units.

British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
Specifications
Hawk MS 733 Alcyon
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace Morane-Saulnier
First flight 21 August 1974 11 August 1949
Year introduced 1976 1953
Number produced 1000 units 208 units
Average unit price $18 million $200K
Wing area 16.7 m² 20.4 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 11.3 m
Height 4.1 m 3.5 m
Length 11.9 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 1028 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km 920 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 4,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,340 kg 1,670 kg
Empty weight 3,635 kg 1,262 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,420 kgf 1 x 177 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawk or MS 733 Alcyon?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 240 km/h, a difference of 788 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or MS 733 Alcyon?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 920 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or MS 733 Alcyon?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or MS 733 Alcyon?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 1,670 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or MS 733 Alcyon?
The Hawk is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 9.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hawk or MS 733 Alcyon?
The Hawk is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the MS 733 Alcyon at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 23 years before the Hawk which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or MS 733 Alcyon?
The Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 208 units of the MS 733 Alcyon.