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MB-326K vs MS 733 Alcyon

MB-326K vs MS 733 Alcyon at a glance — top speed 806 vs 240 km/h, range 1,850 vs 920 km, max takeoff weight 3,765 vs 1,670 kg, built 800 vs 208 units.

Aermacchi MB-326K military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-326K
MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
Specifications
MB-326K MS 733 Alcyon
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Morane-Saulnier
First flight 10 December 1957 11 August 1949
Year introduced 1962 1953
Number produced 800 units 208 units
Average unit price -- $200K
Wing area 19.0 m² 20.4 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 11.3 m
Height 3.7 m 3.5 m
Length 10.7 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 806 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 1,850 km 920 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 4,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,765 kg 1,670 kg
Empty weight 2,237 kg 1,262 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 177 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MB-326K or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MB-326K is faster with a maximum speed of 806 km/h compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 240 km/h, a difference of 566 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-326K or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MB-326K has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 920 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-326K or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MB-326K has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-326K or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MB-326K has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,765 kg compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 1,670 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-326K or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MB-326K is longer at 10.7 meters compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-326K or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 9 years before the MB-326K which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-326K or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MB-326K has been produced in greater numbers with 800 units compared to 208 units of the MS 733 Alcyon.