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MS 733 Alcyon vs PA-44 Seminole

MS 733 Alcyon vs PA-44 Seminole at a glance — top speed 240 vs 311 km/h, range 920 vs 1,695 km, max takeoff weight 1,670 vs 1,724 kg, built 208 vs 926 units.

MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
Piper PA-44 Seminole military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-44 Seminole
Specifications
MS 733 Alcyon PA-44 Seminole
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Morane-Saulnier Piper
First flight 11 August 1949 1 January 1976
Year introduced 1953 1979
Number produced 208 units 926 units
Average unit price $200K $600K
Wing area 20.4 m² 17.1 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 11.8 m
Height 3.5 m 2.6 m
Length 9.3 m 8.4 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 311 km/h
Operational range 920 km 1,695 km
Service ceiling 4,800 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,670 kg 1,724 kg
Empty weight 1,262 kg 1,068 kg
Total thrust 1 x 177 kW 2 x 130 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MS 733 Alcyon or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole is faster with a maximum speed of 311 km/h compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 240 km/h, a difference of 71 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MS 733 Alcyon or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole has a longer range at 1,695 km compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 920 km.
Which can fly higher, the MS 733 Alcyon or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole has a higher service ceiling at 5,200 meters (17,060 ft) compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the MS 733 Alcyon or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,724 kg compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 1,670 kg.
Which is larger, the MS 733 Alcyon or PA-44 Seminole?
The MS 733 Alcyon is longer at 9.3 meters compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 8.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MS 733 Alcyon or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole is more expensive at approximately $0.6 million per unit compared to the MS 733 Alcyon at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the MS 733 Alcyon or PA-44 Seminole?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 26 years before the PA-44 Seminole which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MS 733 Alcyon or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole has been produced in greater numbers with 926 units compared to 208 units of the MS 733 Alcyon.