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MS 733 Alcyon vs Robinson R44 Raven

MS 733 Alcyon vs Robinson R44 Raven at a glance — top speed 240 vs 240 km/h, range 920 vs 560 km, max takeoff weight 1,670 vs 1,134 kg, built 208 vs 6,331 units.

MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
Robinson R44 Raven military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R44 Raven
Specifications
MS 733 Alcyon Robinson R44 Raven
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Morane-Saulnier Robinson
First flight 11 August 1949 31 March 1990
Year introduced 1953 1993
Number produced 208 units 6331 units
Average unit price $200K $600K
Wing area 20.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 10.0 m
Height 3.5 m 3.3 m
Length 9.3 m 11.7 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 920 km 560 km
Service ceiling 4,800 m 4,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,670 kg 1,134 kg
Empty weight 1,262 kg 683 kg
Total thrust 1 x 177 kW 1 x 183 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MS 733 Alcyon or Robinson R44 Raven?
Both the MS 733 Alcyon and Robinson R44 Raven have a maximum speed of 240 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MS 733 Alcyon or Robinson R44 Raven?
The MS 733 Alcyon has a longer range at 920 km compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the MS 733 Alcyon or Robinson R44 Raven?
The MS 733 Alcyon has a higher service ceiling at 4,800 meters (15,748 ft) compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the MS 733 Alcyon or Robinson R44 Raven?
The MS 733 Alcyon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,670 kg compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the MS 733 Alcyon or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Robinson R44 Raven is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 9.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MS 733 Alcyon or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Robinson R44 Raven is more expensive at approximately $0.6 million per unit compared to the MS 733 Alcyon at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the MS 733 Alcyon or Robinson R44 Raven?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 40 years before the Robinson R44 Raven which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MS 733 Alcyon or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Robinson R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 208 units of the MS 733 Alcyon.