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L-90 Redigo vs MS 733 Alcyon

L-90 Redigo vs MS 733 Alcyon at a glance — top speed 354 vs 240 km/h, range 1,000 vs 920 km, max takeoff weight 1,900 vs 1,670 kg, built 31 vs 208 units.

Valmet L-90 Redigo military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇮 L-90 Redigo
MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
Specifications
L-90 Redigo MS 733 Alcyon
Origin country 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Valmet Morane-Saulnier
First flight 12 February 1985 11 August 1949
Year introduced 1991 1953
Number produced 31 units 208 units
Average unit price -- $200K
Wing area 14.8 m² 20.4 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 11.3 m
Height 3.2 m 3.5 m
Length 8.5 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 354 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 920 km
Service ceiling 6,340 m 4,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,900 kg 1,670 kg
Empty weight 970 kg 1,262 kg
Total thrust 1 x 340 kW 1 x 177 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-90 Redigo or MS 733 Alcyon?
The L-90 Redigo is faster with a maximum speed of 354 km/h compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 240 km/h, a difference of 114 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-90 Redigo or MS 733 Alcyon?
The L-90 Redigo has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 920 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-90 Redigo or MS 733 Alcyon?
The L-90 Redigo has a higher service ceiling at 6,340 meters (20,800 ft) compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-90 Redigo or MS 733 Alcyon?
The L-90 Redigo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,900 kg compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 1,670 kg.
Which is larger, the L-90 Redigo or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon is longer at 9.3 meters compared to the L-90 Redigo's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-90 Redigo or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 38 years before the L-90 Redigo which entered service in 1991.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-90 Redigo or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon has been produced in greater numbers with 208 units compared to 31 units of the L-90 Redigo.