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MS 733 Alcyon vs P180 Avanti

MS 733 Alcyon vs P180 Avanti at a glance — top speed 240 vs 732 km/h, range 920 vs 2,800 km, max takeoff weight 1,670 vs 5,489 kg, built 208 vs 246 units.

MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
Piaggio P180 Avanti military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 P180 Avanti
Specifications
MS 733 Alcyon P180 Avanti
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Morane-Saulnier Piaggio
First flight 11 August 1949 26 September 1986
Year introduced 1953 1990
Number produced 208 units 246 units
Average unit price $200K $7.7 million
Wing area 20.4 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 14.0 m
Height 3.5 m 4.0 m
Length 9.3 m 14.4 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 732 km/h
Operational range 920 km 2,800 km
Service ceiling 4,800 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,670 kg 5,489 kg
Empty weight 1,262 kg 3,402 kg
Total thrust 1 x 177 kW 2 x 634 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MS 733 Alcyon or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti is faster with a maximum speed of 732 km/h compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 240 km/h, a difference of 492 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MS 733 Alcyon or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 920 km.
Which can fly higher, the MS 733 Alcyon or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the MS 733 Alcyon or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,489 kg compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 1,670 kg.
Which is larger, the MS 733 Alcyon or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 9.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MS 733 Alcyon or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti is more expensive at approximately $7.7 million per unit compared to the MS 733 Alcyon at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the MS 733 Alcyon or P180 Avanti?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 37 years before the P180 Avanti which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MS 733 Alcyon or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has been produced in greater numbers with 246 units compared to 208 units of the MS 733 Alcyon.