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MS 733 Alcyon vs Pilatus PC-9

MS 733 Alcyon vs Pilatus PC-9 at a glance — top speed 240 vs 593 km/h, range 920 vs 1,537 km, max takeoff weight 1,670 vs 3,200 kg, built 208 vs 265 units.

MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
Pilatus PC-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-9
Specifications
MS 733 Alcyon Pilatus PC-9
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Morane-Saulnier Pilatus
First flight 11 August 1949 7 May 1984
Year introduced 1953 1987
Number produced 208 units 265 units
Average unit price $200K --
Wing area 20.4 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 10.2 m
Height 3.5 m 3.3 m
Length 9.3 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 593 km/h
Operational range 920 km 1,537 km
Service ceiling 4,800 m 11,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,670 kg 3,200 kg
Empty weight 1,262 kg 1,781 kg
Total thrust 1 x 177 kW 1 x 708 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MS 733 Alcyon or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 240 km/h, a difference of 353 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MS 733 Alcyon or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a longer range at 1,537 km compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 920 km.
Which can fly higher, the MS 733 Alcyon or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the MS 733 Alcyon or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,200 kg compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 1,670 kg.
Which is larger, the MS 733 Alcyon or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the MS 733 Alcyon or Pilatus PC-9?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 34 years before the Pilatus PC-9 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MS 733 Alcyon or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 has been produced in greater numbers with 265 units compared to 208 units of the MS 733 Alcyon.