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MS 733 Alcyon vs SIAI-Marchetti SF-260

MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 SIAI-Marchetti SF-260
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Specifications
MS 733 Alcyon SIAI-Marchetti SF-260
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Morane-Saulnier SIAI-Marchetti
First flight 11 August 1949 15 July 1964
Year introduced 1953 1966
Number produced 208 units 900 units
Average unit price $200K $1.3 million
Wing area 20.4 m² 10.1 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 8.4 m
Height 3.5 m 2.4 m
Length 9.3 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 333 km/h
Operational range 920 km 1,650 km
Service ceiling 4,800 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,670 kg 1,300 kg
Empty weight 1,262 kg 770 kg
Total thrust 1 x 177 kW 1 x 194 kW
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Overview

The MS 733 Alcyon and the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Morane-Saulnier and SIAI-Marchetti respectively.

Top speed is 240 km/h for the MS 733 Alcyon vs 333 km/h for the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260. The MS 733 Alcyon has an operational range of 920 km vs 1,650 km for the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260. The MS 733 Alcyon operates at altitudes up to 4,800 m compared to 4,500 m for the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260.

The MS 733 Alcyon has been produced in 208 units vs 900 for the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260. Unit cost is $0.2M for the MS 733 Alcyon vs $1.33M for the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260. The MS 733 Alcyon first flew 15 years before the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 (1949 vs 1964).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MS 733 Alcyon or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 is faster with a maximum speed of 333 km/h compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 240 km/h, a difference of 93 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MS 733 Alcyon or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 has a longer range at 1,650 km compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 920 km.
Which can fly higher, the MS 733 Alcyon or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The MS 733 Alcyon has a higher service ceiling at 4,800 meters (15,748 ft) compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the MS 733 Alcyon or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The MS 733 Alcyon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,670 kg compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 1,300 kg.
Which is larger, the MS 733 Alcyon or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The MS 733 Alcyon is longer at 9.3 meters compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 7.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MS 733 Alcyon or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 is more expensive at approximately $1.3 million per unit compared to the MS 733 Alcyon at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the MS 733 Alcyon or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 13 years before the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MS 733 Alcyon or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 has been produced in greater numbers with 900 units compared to 208 units of the MS 733 Alcyon.