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MS 733 Alcyon vs S330 / S333

MS 733 Alcyon vs S330 / S333 at a glance — top speed 240 vs 194 km/h, range 920 vs 590 km, max takeoff weight 1,670 vs 1,157 kg.

MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
Schweizer S330 / S333 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S330 / S333
Specifications
MS 733 Alcyon S330 / S333
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Morane-Saulnier Schweizer
First flight 11 August 1949 14 June 1988
Year introduced 1953 1992
Number produced 208 units N/A
Average unit price $200K --
Wing area 20.4 m² 55.2 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 8.4 m
Height 3.5 m 3.4 m
Length 9.3 m 9.5 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 194 km/h
Operational range 920 km 590 km
Service ceiling 4,800 m 3,962 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,670 kg 1,157 kg
Empty weight 1,262 kg 549 kg
Total thrust 1 x 177 kW 1 x 213 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MS 733 Alcyon or S330 / S333?
The MS 733 Alcyon is faster with a maximum speed of 240 km/h compared to the S330 / S333's 194 km/h, a difference of 46 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MS 733 Alcyon or S330 / S333?
The MS 733 Alcyon has a longer range at 920 km compared to the S330 / S333's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the MS 733 Alcyon or S330 / S333?
The MS 733 Alcyon has a higher service ceiling at 4,800 meters (15,748 ft) compared to the S330 / S333's 3,962 meters (12,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the MS 733 Alcyon or S330 / S333?
The MS 733 Alcyon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,670 kg compared to the S330 / S333's 1,157 kg.
Which is larger, the MS 733 Alcyon or S330 / S333?
The S330 / S333 is longer at 9.5 meters compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the MS 733 Alcyon or S330 / S333?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 39 years before the S330 / S333 which entered service in 1992.