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HTT-40 vs MS 733 Alcyon

HTT-40 vs MS 733 Alcyon at a glance — top speed 450 vs 240 km/h, range 1,000 vs 920 km, max takeoff weight 2,800 vs 1,670 kg, built 2 vs 208 units.

HAL HTT-40 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HTT-40
MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
Specifications
HTT-40 MS 733 Alcyon
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Morane-Saulnier
First flight 1 June 2016 11 August 1949
Year introduced 2026 1953
Number produced 2 units 208 units
Average unit price $12.1 million $200K
Wing area -- m² 20.4 m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 11.3 m
Height -- m 3.5 m
Length -- m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 920 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 4,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,800 kg 1,670 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg 1,262 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 177 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HTT-40 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The HTT-40 is faster with a maximum speed of 450 km/h compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 240 km/h, a difference of 210 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HTT-40 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The HTT-40 has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 920 km.
Which can fly higher, the HTT-40 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The HTT-40 has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the HTT-40 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The HTT-40 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,800 kg compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 1,670 kg.
Which is more expensive, the HTT-40 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The HTT-40 is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the MS 733 Alcyon at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the HTT-40 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 73 years before the HTT-40 which entered service in 2026.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HTT-40 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon has been produced in greater numbers with 208 units compared to 2 units of the HTT-40.