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JL-10 vs MS 733 Alcyon

JL-10 vs MS 733 Alcyon at a glance — top speed 1,715 vs 240 km/h, range 2,600 vs 920 km, max takeoff weight 9,500 vs 1,670 kg, built 20 vs 208 units.

AVIC JL-10 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-10
MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
Specifications
JL-10 MS 733 Alcyon
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AVIC Morane-Saulnier
First flight 26 March 2006 11 August 1949
Year introduced 2013 1953
Number produced 20 units 208 units
Average unit price $15 million $200K
Wing area -- m² 20.4 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 11.3 m
Height 4.8 m 3.5 m
Length 12.6 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 1715 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 2,600 km 920 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 4,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg 1,670 kg
Empty weight 4,500 kg 1,262 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,201 kgf 1 x 177 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-10 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The JL-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,715 km/h compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 240 km/h, a difference of 1,475 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-10 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The JL-10 has a longer range at 2,600 km compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 920 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-10 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The JL-10 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-10 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The JL-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 1,670 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-10 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The JL-10 is longer at 12.6 meters compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 9.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the JL-10 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The JL-10 is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the MS 733 Alcyon at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the JL-10 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 60 years before the JL-10 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-10 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon has been produced in greater numbers with 208 units compared to 20 units of the JL-10.