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MS 733 Alcyon vs Pilatus PC-24

MS 733 Alcyon vs Pilatus PC-24 at a glance — top speed 240 vs 787 km/h, range 920 vs 3,700 km, max takeoff weight 1,670 vs 8,005 kg, built 208 vs 100 units.

MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
Pilatus PC-24 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-24
Specifications
MS 733 Alcyon Pilatus PC-24
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Morane-Saulnier Pilatus
First flight 11 August 1949 11 May 2015
Year introduced 1953 2018
Number produced 208 units 100 units
Average unit price $200K $12 million
Wing area 20.4 m² 30.9 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 17.0 m
Height 3.5 m 5.3 m
Length 9.3 m 16.8 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 787 km/h
Operational range 920 km 3,700 km
Service ceiling 4,800 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,670 kg 8,005 kg
Empty weight 1,262 kg 4,967 kg
Total thrust 1 x 177 kW 2 x 1,529 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MS 733 Alcyon or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 is faster with a maximum speed of 787 km/h compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 240 km/h, a difference of 547 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MS 733 Alcyon or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 920 km.
Which can fly higher, the MS 733 Alcyon or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the MS 733 Alcyon or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,005 kg compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 1,670 kg.
Which is larger, the MS 733 Alcyon or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 9.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MS 733 Alcyon or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the MS 733 Alcyon at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the MS 733 Alcyon or Pilatus PC-24?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 65 years before the Pilatus PC-24 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MS 733 Alcyon or Pilatus PC-24?
The MS 733 Alcyon has been produced in greater numbers with 208 units compared to 100 units of the Pilatus PC-24.