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IA-63 Pampa vs MS 733 Alcyon

IA-63 Pampa vs MS 733 Alcyon at a glance — top speed 815 vs 240 km/h, range 1,500 vs 920 km, max takeoff weight 5,000 vs 1,670 kg, built 32 vs 208 units.

FMA IA-63 Pampa military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇷 IA-63 Pampa
MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
Specifications
IA-63 Pampa MS 733 Alcyon
Origin country 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer FMA Morane-Saulnier
First flight 6 October 1984 11 August 1949
Year introduced 1988 1953
Number produced 32 units 208 units
Average unit price -- $200K
Wing area 15.6 m² 20.4 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 11.3 m
Height 4.3 m 3.5 m
Length 10.9 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 815 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km 920 km
Service ceiling 12,900 m 4,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,000 kg 1,670 kg
Empty weight 2,820 kg 1,262 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,588 kgf 1 x 177 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IA-63 Pampa or MS 733 Alcyon?
The IA-63 Pampa is faster with a maximum speed of 815 km/h compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 240 km/h, a difference of 575 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IA-63 Pampa or MS 733 Alcyon?
The IA-63 Pampa has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 920 km.
Which can fly higher, the IA-63 Pampa or MS 733 Alcyon?
The IA-63 Pampa has a higher service ceiling at 12,900 meters (42,322 ft) compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the IA-63 Pampa or MS 733 Alcyon?
The IA-63 Pampa has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,000 kg compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 1,670 kg.
Which is larger, the IA-63 Pampa or MS 733 Alcyon?
The IA-63 Pampa is longer at 10.9 meters compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the IA-63 Pampa or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 35 years before the IA-63 Pampa which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IA-63 Pampa or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon has been produced in greater numbers with 208 units compared to 32 units of the IA-63 Pampa.