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MS 733 Alcyon vs Aermacchi S-211

MS 733 Alcyon vs Aermacchi S-211 at a glance — top speed 240 vs 667 km/h, range 920 vs 1,668 km, max takeoff weight 1,670 vs 2,750 kg, built 208 vs 60 units.

MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
Aermacchi S-211 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Aermacchi S-211
Specifications
MS 733 Alcyon Aermacchi S-211
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Morane-Saulnier Aermacchi
First flight 11 August 1949 10 April 1981
Year introduced 1953 1984
Number produced 208 units 60 units
Average unit price $200K --
Wing area 20.4 m² 12.6 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 8.4 m
Height 3.5 m 3.8 m
Length 9.3 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 667 km/h
Operational range 920 km 1,668 km
Service ceiling 4,800 m 12,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,670 kg 2,750 kg
Empty weight 1,262 kg 1,850 kg
Total thrust 1 x 177 kW 1 x 1,131 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MS 733 Alcyon or Aermacchi S-211?
The Aermacchi S-211 is faster with a maximum speed of 667 km/h compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 240 km/h, a difference of 427 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MS 733 Alcyon or Aermacchi S-211?
The Aermacchi S-211 has a longer range at 1,668 km compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 920 km.
Which can fly higher, the MS 733 Alcyon or Aermacchi S-211?
The Aermacchi S-211 has a higher service ceiling at 12,200 meters (40,026 ft) compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the MS 733 Alcyon or Aermacchi S-211?
The Aermacchi S-211 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,750 kg compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 1,670 kg.
Which is larger, the MS 733 Alcyon or Aermacchi S-211?
Both the MS 733 Alcyon and Aermacchi S-211 are 9.3 meters long.
Which entered service first, the MS 733 Alcyon or Aermacchi S-211?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 31 years before the Aermacchi S-211 which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MS 733 Alcyon or Aermacchi S-211?
The MS 733 Alcyon has been produced in greater numbers with 208 units compared to 60 units of the Aermacchi S-211.