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MS 733 Alcyon vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer

MS 733 Alcyon vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer at a glance — top speed 240 vs 412 km/h, range 920 vs 1,200 km, max takeoff weight 1,670 vs 2,700 kg, built 208 vs 618 units.

MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Specifications
MS 733 Alcyon PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Morane-Saulnier Pilatus
First flight 11 August 1949 12 April 1966
Year introduced 1953 1978
Number produced 208 units 618 units
Average unit price $200K $1.5 million
Wing area 20.4 m² 16.6 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 10.4 m
Height 3.5 m 3.2 m
Length 9.3 m 9.8 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 412 km/h
Operational range 920 km 1,200 km
Service ceiling 4,800 m 10,060 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,670 kg 2,700 kg
Empty weight 1,262 kg 1,330 kg
Total thrust 1 x 177 kW 1 x 410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MS 733 Alcyon or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer is faster with a maximum speed of 412 km/h compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 240 km/h, a difference of 172 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MS 733 Alcyon or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a longer range at 1,200 km compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 920 km.
Which can fly higher, the MS 733 Alcyon or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a higher service ceiling at 10,060 meters (33,005 ft) compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the MS 733 Alcyon or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,700 kg compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 1,670 kg.
Which is larger, the MS 733 Alcyon or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer is longer at 9.8 meters compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 9.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MS 733 Alcyon or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer is more expensive at approximately $1.5 million per unit compared to the MS 733 Alcyon at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the MS 733 Alcyon or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 25 years before the PC-7 Turbo Trainer which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MS 733 Alcyon or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has been produced in greater numbers with 618 units compared to 208 units of the MS 733 Alcyon.