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MS 733 Alcyon vs SAAB 105

MS 733 Alcyon vs SAAB 105 at a glance — top speed 240 vs 970 km/h, range 920 vs 2,300 km, max takeoff weight 1,670 vs 4,635 kg, built 208 vs 192 units.

MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
SAAB 105 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 SAAB 105
Specifications
MS 733 Alcyon SAAB 105
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Morane-Saulnier Saab
First flight 11 August 1949 29 June 1963
Year introduced 1953 1967
Number produced 208 units 192 units
Average unit price $200K --
Wing area 20.4 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 9.5 m
Height 3.5 m 2.7 m
Length 9.3 m 10.8 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 920 km 2,300 km
Service ceiling 4,800 m 13,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,670 kg 4,635 kg
Empty weight 1,262 kg 2,849 kg
Total thrust 1 x 177 kW 2 x 1,293 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MS 733 Alcyon or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 240 km/h, a difference of 730 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MS 733 Alcyon or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a longer range at 2,300 km compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 920 km.
Which can fly higher, the MS 733 Alcyon or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the MS 733 Alcyon or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,635 kg compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 1,670 kg.
Which is larger, the MS 733 Alcyon or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the MS 733 Alcyon or SAAB 105?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 14 years before the SAAB 105 which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MS 733 Alcyon or SAAB 105?
The MS 733 Alcyon has been produced in greater numbers with 208 units compared to 192 units of the SAAB 105.