L-39 Albatros vs MS 733 Alcyon
The L-39 Albatros and the MS 733 Alcyon are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Aero and Morane-Saulnier respectively. The L-39 Albatros reaches 750 km/h — 3.1x the MS 733 Alcyon's 240 km/h. The L-39 Albatros has an operational range of 1,100 km vs 920 km for the MS 733 Alcyon. The L-39 Albatros operates at altitudes up to 11,500 m compared to 4,800 m for the MS 733 Alcyon. At 4,700 kg MTOW, the L-39 Albatros is 2.8x the MS 733 Alcyon's 1,670 kg. The L-39 Albatros has been produced in 2,900 units vs 208 for the MS 733 Alcyon. Unit cost is $1M for the L-39 Albatros vs $0.2M for the MS 733 Alcyon. The MS 733 Alcyon first flew 19 years before the L-39 Albatros (1949 vs 1968).
| Czech training jet, operational since the Cold War, deployed worldwide for various military aviation roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇿 Czechia |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aero |
| First flight | 4 November 1968 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 2900 units |
| Average unit price | $1 million |
| French military trainer, used post World War II, known for missions in Algeria and France's pilot training programs. | |
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| 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 | $0.2 million |
| Wing area | 18.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 750 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,100 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,700 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,459 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,720 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 20.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 240 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 920 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,800 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,670 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,262 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 177 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the L-39 Albatros or MS 733 Alcyon?
The L-39 Albatros is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 240 km/h, a difference of 510 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-39 Albatros or MS 733 Alcyon?
The L-39 Albatros has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 920 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-39 Albatros or MS 733 Alcyon?
The L-39 Albatros 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-39 Albatros or MS 733 Alcyon?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,700 kg compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 1,670 kg.
Which is larger, the L-39 Albatros or MS 733 Alcyon?
The L-39 Albatros is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 9.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the L-39 Albatros or MS 733 Alcyon?
The L-39 Albatros is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the MS 733 Alcyon at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the L-39 Albatros or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 19 years before the L-39 Albatros which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-39 Albatros or MS 733 Alcyon?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 208 units of the MS 733 Alcyon.