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M-346 Master vs MS 733 Alcyon

M-346 Master vs MS 733 Alcyon at a glance — top speed 1,092 vs 240 km/h, range 1,925 vs 920 km, max takeoff weight 9,500 vs 1,670 kg, built 92 vs 208 units.

Aermacchi M-346 Master military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 M-346 Master
MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
Specifications
M-346 Master MS 733 Alcyon
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Morane-Saulnier
First flight 15 July 2004 11 August 1949
Year introduced 2015 1953
Number produced 92 units 208 units
Average unit price $40 million $200K
Wing area 23.5 m² 20.4 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 11.3 m
Height 4.8 m 3.5 m
Length 11.5 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 1092 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 1,925 km 920 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 4,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg 1,670 kg
Empty weight 4,610 kg 1,262 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,835 kgf 1 x 177 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-346 Master or MS 733 Alcyon?
The M-346 Master is faster with a maximum speed of 1,092 km/h compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 240 km/h, a difference of 852 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-346 Master or MS 733 Alcyon?
The M-346 Master has a longer range at 1,925 km compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 920 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-346 Master or MS 733 Alcyon?
The M-346 Master has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-346 Master or MS 733 Alcyon?
The M-346 Master has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 1,670 kg.
Which is larger, the M-346 Master or MS 733 Alcyon?
The M-346 Master is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 9.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the M-346 Master or MS 733 Alcyon?
The M-346 Master is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the MS 733 Alcyon at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the M-346 Master or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 62 years before the M-346 Master which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-346 Master or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon has been produced in greater numbers with 208 units compared to 92 units of the M-346 Master.