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IAR-823 vs MS 733 Alcyon

IAR-823 vs MS 733 Alcyon at a glance — top speed 310 vs 240 km/h, range 1,800 vs 920 km, max takeoff weight 1,500 vs 1,670 kg, built 80 vs 208 units.

IAR-823 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-823
MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
Specifications
IAR-823 MS 733 Alcyon
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer IAR Morane-Saulnier
First flight 10 June 1973 11 August 1949
Year introduced 1974 1953
Number produced 80 units 208 units
Average unit price -- $200K
Wing area 15.0 m² 20.4 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 11.3 m
Height 2.5 m 3.5 m
Length 8.2 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 1,800 km 920 km
Service ceiling 5,600 m 4,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,500 kg 1,670 kg
Empty weight 900 kg 1,262 kg
Total thrust 1 x 216 kW 1 x 177 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-823 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The IAR-823 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 240 km/h, a difference of 70 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-823 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The IAR-823 has a longer range at 1,800 km compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 920 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-823 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The IAR-823 has a higher service ceiling at 5,600 meters (18,372 ft) compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-823 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,670 kg compared to the IAR-823's 1,500 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-823 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon is longer at 9.3 meters compared to the IAR-823's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-823 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 21 years before the IAR-823 which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-823 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon has been produced in greater numbers with 208 units compared to 80 units of the IAR-823.