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I-22 Iryda vs MS 733 Alcyon

I-22 Iryda vs MS 733 Alcyon at a glance — top speed 940 vs 240 km/h, range 1,200 vs 920 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 1,670 kg, built 17 vs 208 units.

PZL Mielec I-22 Iryda military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 I-22 Iryda
MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
Specifications
I-22 Iryda MS 733 Alcyon
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL Mielec Morane-Saulnier
First flight 3 March 1985 11 August 1949
Year introduced 1992 1953
Number produced 17 units 208 units
Average unit price -- $200K
Wing area 19.9 m² 20.4 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m 11.3 m
Height 4.3 m 3.5 m
Length 13.2 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 940 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km 920 km
Service ceiling 13,700 m 4,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 1,670 kg
Empty weight 4,600 kg 1,262 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,499 kgf 1 x 177 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the I-22 Iryda or MS 733 Alcyon?
The I-22 Iryda is faster with a maximum speed of 940 km/h compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 240 km/h, a difference of 700 km/h.
Which has longer range, the I-22 Iryda or MS 733 Alcyon?
The I-22 Iryda has a longer range at 1,200 km compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 920 km.
Which can fly higher, the I-22 Iryda or MS 733 Alcyon?
The I-22 Iryda has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the I-22 Iryda or MS 733 Alcyon?
The I-22 Iryda has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 1,670 kg.
Which is larger, the I-22 Iryda or MS 733 Alcyon?
The I-22 Iryda is longer at 13.2 meters compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the I-22 Iryda or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 39 years before the I-22 Iryda which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the I-22 Iryda or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon has been produced in greater numbers with 208 units compared to 17 units of the I-22 Iryda.