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Jet Provost vs MS 733 Alcyon

Jet Provost vs MS 733 Alcyon at a glance — top speed 707 vs 240 km/h, range 1,445 vs 920 km, max takeoff weight 4,173 vs 1,670 kg.

BAC Jet Provost military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Jet Provost
MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
Specifications
Jet Provost MS 733 Alcyon
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer BAC Morane-Saulnier
First flight 26 June 1954 11 August 1949
Year introduced 1955 1953
Number produced N/A 208 units
Average unit price -- $200K
Wing area 19.9 m² 20.4 m²
Wingspan 10.8 m 11.3 m
Height 3.1 m 3.5 m
Length 10.4 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 707 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 1,445 km 920 km
Service ceiling 11,200 m 4,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,173 kg 1,670 kg
Empty weight 2,217 kg 1,262 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 177 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Jet Provost or MS 733 Alcyon?
The Jet Provost is faster with a maximum speed of 707 km/h compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 240 km/h, a difference of 467 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Jet Provost or MS 733 Alcyon?
The Jet Provost has a longer range at 1,445 km compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 920 km.
Which can fly higher, the Jet Provost or MS 733 Alcyon?
The Jet Provost has a higher service ceiling at 11,200 meters (36,745 ft) compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the Jet Provost or MS 733 Alcyon?
The Jet Provost has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,173 kg compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 1,670 kg.
Which is larger, the Jet Provost or MS 733 Alcyon?
The Jet Provost is longer at 10.4 meters compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Jet Provost or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 2 years before the Jet Provost which entered service in 1955.