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MS 733 Alcyon vs Pilatus PC-21

MS 733 Alcyon vs Pilatus PC-21 at a glance — top speed 240 vs 685 km/h, range 920 vs 1,333 km, max takeoff weight 1,670 vs 4,250 kg, built 208 vs 211 units.

MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
Pilatus PC-21 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-21
Specifications
MS 733 Alcyon Pilatus PC-21
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Morane-Saulnier Pilatus
First flight 11 August 1949 1 July 2002
Year introduced 1953 2008
Number produced 208 units 211 units
Average unit price $200K $9 million
Wing area 20.4 m² 15.2 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 9.1 m
Height 3.5 m 3.8 m
Length 9.3 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 685 km/h
Operational range 920 km 1,333 km
Service ceiling 4,800 m 11,580 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,670 kg 4,250 kg
Empty weight 1,262 kg 2,270 kg
Total thrust 1 x 177 kW 1 x 1,193 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MS 733 Alcyon or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 is faster with a maximum speed of 685 km/h compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 240 km/h, a difference of 445 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MS 733 Alcyon or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a longer range at 1,333 km compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 920 km.
Which can fly higher, the MS 733 Alcyon or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a higher service ceiling at 11,580 meters (37,992 ft) compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the MS 733 Alcyon or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,250 kg compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 1,670 kg.
Which is larger, the MS 733 Alcyon or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 9.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MS 733 Alcyon or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the MS 733 Alcyon at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the MS 733 Alcyon or Pilatus PC-21?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 55 years before the Pilatus PC-21 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MS 733 Alcyon or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 has been produced in greater numbers with 211 units compared to 208 units of the MS 733 Alcyon.