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Kawasaki T-4 vs MS 733 Alcyon

Kawasaki T-4 vs MS 733 Alcyon at a glance — top speed 1,038 vs 240 km/h, range 1,668 vs 920 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 1,670 kg, built 200 vs 208 units.

Kawasaki T-4 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki T-4
MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
Specifications
Kawasaki T-4 MS 733 Alcyon
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki Morane-Saulnier
First flight 29 July 1985 11 August 1949
Year introduced 1988 1953
Number produced 200 units 208 units
Average unit price -- $200K
Wing area 21.0 m² 20.4 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 11.3 m
Height 4.6 m 3.5 m
Length 13.0 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 1038 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 1,668 km 920 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 4,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 1,670 kg
Empty weight 3,790 kg 1,262 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,597 kgf 1 x 177 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki T-4 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The Kawasaki T-4 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 240 km/h, a difference of 798 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki T-4 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a longer range at 1,668 km compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 920 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kawasaki T-4 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kawasaki T-4 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 1,670 kg.
Which is larger, the Kawasaki T-4 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The Kawasaki T-4 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki T-4 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 35 years before the Kawasaki T-4 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kawasaki T-4 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon has been produced in greater numbers with 208 units compared to 200 units of the Kawasaki T-4.