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JL-9 vs MS 733 Alcyon

JL-9 vs MS 733 Alcyon at a glance — top speed 1,100 vs 240 km/h, range 863 vs 920 km, max takeoff weight 9,800 vs 1,670 kg, built 13 vs 208 units.

Guizhou JL-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-9
MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
Specifications
JL-9 MS 733 Alcyon
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Guizhou Morane-Saulnier
First flight 13 December 2003 11 August 1949
Year introduced 2013 1953
Number produced 13 units 208 units
Average unit price -- $200K
Wing area 24.9 m² 20.4 m²
Wingspan 8.3 m 11.3 m
Height 4.1 m 3.5 m
Length 14.6 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 1100 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 863 km 920 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 4,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,800 kg 1,670 kg
Empty weight 7,800 kg 1,262 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,497 kgf 1 x 177 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-9 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The JL-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 240 km/h, a difference of 860 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-9 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon has a longer range at 920 km compared to the JL-9's 863 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-9 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The JL-9 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-9 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The JL-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,800 kg compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 1,670 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-9 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The JL-9 is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the JL-9 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 60 years before the JL-9 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-9 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon has been produced in greater numbers with 208 units compared to 13 units of the JL-9.