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MS 733 Alcyon vs PZL-130 Orlik

MS 733 Alcyon vs PZL-130 Orlik at a glance — top speed 240 vs 550 km/h, range 920 vs 2,200 km, max takeoff weight 1,670 vs 2,950 kg, built 208 vs 59 units.

MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
PZL-130 Orlik military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 PZL-130 Orlik
Specifications
MS 733 Alcyon PZL-130 Orlik
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Morane-Saulnier PZL
First flight 11 August 1949 24 October 1983
Year introduced 1953 1994
Number produced 208 units 59 units
Average unit price $200K --
Wing area 20.4 m² 14.6 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 10.0 m
Height 3.5 m 3.5 m
Length 9.3 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 550 km/h
Operational range 920 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 4,800 m 10,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,670 kg 2,950 kg
Empty weight 1,262 kg 1,825 kg
Total thrust 1 x 177 kW 1 x 559 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MS 733 Alcyon or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik is faster with a maximum speed of 550 km/h compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 240 km/h, a difference of 310 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MS 733 Alcyon or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 920 km.
Which can fly higher, the MS 733 Alcyon or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the MS 733 Alcyon or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,950 kg compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 1,670 kg.
Which is larger, the MS 733 Alcyon or PZL-130 Orlik?
Both the MS 733 Alcyon and PZL-130 Orlik are 9.3 meters long.
Which entered service first, the MS 733 Alcyon or PZL-130 Orlik?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 41 years before the PZL-130 Orlik which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MS 733 Alcyon or PZL-130 Orlik?
The MS 733 Alcyon has been produced in greater numbers with 208 units compared to 59 units of the PZL-130 Orlik.