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MB-339 vs MS 733 Alcyon

MB-339 vs MS 733 Alcyon at a glance — top speed 898 vs 240 km/h, range 1,760 vs 920 km, max takeoff weight 5,897 vs 1,670 kg, built 230 vs 208 units.

Aermacchi MB-339 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-339
MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
Specifications
MB-339 MS 733 Alcyon
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Morane-Saulnier
First flight 12 August 1976 11 August 1949
Year introduced 1979 1953
Number produced 230 units 208 units
Average unit price -- $200K
Wing area 19.0 m² 20.4 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 11.3 m
Height 3.6 m 3.5 m
Length 11.0 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 898 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 1,760 km 920 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 4,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,897 kg 1,670 kg
Empty weight 3,075 kg 1,262 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,814 kgf 1 x 177 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MB-339 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MB-339 is faster with a maximum speed of 898 km/h compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 240 km/h, a difference of 658 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-339 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MB-339 has a longer range at 1,760 km compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 920 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-339 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MB-339 has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-339 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MB-339 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,897 kg compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 1,670 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-339 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MB-339 is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-339 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 26 years before the MB-339 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-339 or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MB-339 has been produced in greater numbers with 230 units compared to 208 units of the MS 733 Alcyon.