L-39 Albatros vs MS 733 Alcyon

Overview

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).

L-39 Albatros

Czech training jet, operational since the Cold War, deployed worldwide for various military aviation roles.
Aero L-39 Albatros Training profile drawing
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
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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-39 Albatros

Wing area 18.8 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.5 m â—‰
Height 4.8 m â—‰
Length 12.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 750 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,100 km â—‰
Service ceiling 11,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 4,700 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,459 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 1,720 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-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.

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