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MS 733 Alcyon vs Robinson R22

MS 733 Alcyon vs Robinson R22 at a glance — top speed 240 vs 188 km/h, range 920 vs 387 km, max takeoff weight 1,670 vs 621 kg, built 208 vs 4,600 units.

MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
Robinson R22 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R22
Specifications
MS 733 Alcyon Robinson R22
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Morane-Saulnier Robinson
First flight 11 August 1949 28 August 1975
Year introduced 1953 1979
Number produced 208 units 4600 units
Average unit price $200K $400K
Wing area 20.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 7.7 m
Height 3.5 m 2.5 m
Length 9.3 m 8.8 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 188 km/h
Operational range 920 km 387 km
Service ceiling 4,800 m 4,267 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,670 kg 621 kg
Empty weight 1,262 kg 361 kg
Total thrust 1 x 177 kW 1 x 93 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MS 733 Alcyon or Robinson R22?
The MS 733 Alcyon is faster with a maximum speed of 240 km/h compared to the Robinson R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 52 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MS 733 Alcyon or Robinson R22?
The MS 733 Alcyon has a longer range at 920 km compared to the Robinson R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the MS 733 Alcyon or Robinson R22?
The MS 733 Alcyon has a higher service ceiling at 4,800 meters (15,748 ft) compared to the Robinson R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the MS 733 Alcyon or Robinson R22?
The MS 733 Alcyon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,670 kg compared to the Robinson R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the MS 733 Alcyon or Robinson R22?
The MS 733 Alcyon is longer at 9.3 meters compared to the Robinson R22's 8.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MS 733 Alcyon or Robinson R22?
The Robinson R22 is more expensive at approximately $0.4 million per unit compared to the MS 733 Alcyon at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the MS 733 Alcyon or Robinson R22?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 26 years before the Robinson R22 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MS 733 Alcyon or Robinson R22?
The Robinson R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 208 units of the MS 733 Alcyon.