L-29 Delfin vs MS 733 Alcyon

Overview

The L-29 Delfin and the MS 733 Alcyon are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Aero and Morane-Saulnier respectively.

The L-29 Delfin reaches 655 km/h — 2.7x the MS 733 Alcyon's 240 km/h. The L-29 Delfin has an operational range of 894 km vs 920 km for the MS 733 Alcyon. The L-29 Delfin operates at altitudes up to 11,500 m compared to 4,800 m for the MS 733 Alcyon. At 3,540 kg MTOW, the L-29 Delfin is 2.1x the MS 733 Alcyon's 1,670 kg.

The L-29 Delfin has been produced in 3,665 units vs 208 for the MS 733 Alcyon. Unit cost is $0.2M for the L-29 Delfin vs $0.2M for the MS 733 Alcyon. The MS 733 Alcyon first flew 10 years before the L-29 Delfin (1949 vs 1959).

L-29 Delfin

Czechoslovakian jet trainer, utilized extensively during the Cold War, and exported broadly to Warsaw Pact and other nations.
Aero L-29 Delfin Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero
First flight 5 April 1959
Year introduced 1961
Number produced 3665 units
Average unit price $200K
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MS 733 Alcyon

French military trainer, used post World War II, known for missions in Algeria and France's pilot training programs.
Morane-Saulnier MS 733 Alcyon Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Morane-Saulnier
First flight 11 August 1949
Year introduced 1953
Number produced 208 units
Average unit price $200K
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L-29 Delfin

Wing area 20.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.3 m â—‰
Height 3.1 m â—‰
Length 10.8 m â—‰
Maximum speed 655 km/h â—‰
Operational range 894 km â—‰
Service ceiling 11,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,540 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,280 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 890 kgf â—‰

MS 733 Alcyon

Wing area 20.4 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.3 m â—‰
Height 3.5 m â—‰
Length 9.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 240 km/h â—‰
Operational range 920 km â—‰
Service ceiling 4,800 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,670 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,262 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 177 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-29 Delfin or MS 733 Alcyon?
The L-29 Delfin is faster with a maximum speed of 655 km/h compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 240 km/h, a difference of 415 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-29 Delfin or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon has a longer range at 920 km compared to the L-29 Delfin's 894 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-29 Delfin or MS 733 Alcyon?
The L-29 Delfin has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-29 Delfin or MS 733 Alcyon?
The L-29 Delfin has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,540 kg compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 1,670 kg.
Which is larger, the L-29 Delfin or MS 733 Alcyon?
The L-29 Delfin is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 9.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the L-29 Delfin or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon is more expensive at approximately $0.2 million per unit compared to the L-29 Delfin at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the L-29 Delfin or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 8 years before the L-29 Delfin which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-29 Delfin or MS 733 Alcyon?
The L-29 Delfin has been produced in greater numbers with 3,665 units compared to 208 units of the MS 733 Alcyon.

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