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MS 733 Alcyon vs SW-4 Puszczyk

MS 733 Alcyon vs SW-4 Puszczyk at a glance — top speed 240 vs 260 km/h, range 920 vs 790 km, max takeoff weight 1,670 vs 1,800 kg, built 208 vs 40 units.

MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
PZL-Świdnik SW-4 Puszczyk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 SW-4 Puszczyk
Specifications
MS 733 Alcyon SW-4 Puszczyk
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Morane-Saulnier PZL-Świdnik
First flight 11 August 1949 29 October 1996
Year introduced 1953 2002
Number produced 208 units 40 units
Average unit price $200K $700K
Wing area 20.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 9.0 m
Height 3.5 m 3.1 m
Length 9.3 m 10.6 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 260 km/h
Operational range 920 km 790 km
Service ceiling 4,800 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,670 kg 1,800 kg
Empty weight 1,262 kg 1,050 kg
Total thrust 1 x 177 kW 1 x 336 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MS 733 Alcyon or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SW-4 Puszczyk is faster with a maximum speed of 260 km/h compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 240 km/h, a difference of 20 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MS 733 Alcyon or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The MS 733 Alcyon has a longer range at 920 km compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 790 km.
Which can fly higher, the MS 733 Alcyon or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SW-4 Puszczyk has a higher service ceiling at 5,200 meters (17,060 ft) compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the MS 733 Alcyon or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SW-4 Puszczyk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,800 kg compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 1,670 kg.
Which is larger, the MS 733 Alcyon or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SW-4 Puszczyk is longer at 10.6 meters compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 9.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MS 733 Alcyon or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SW-4 Puszczyk is more expensive at approximately $0.7 million per unit compared to the MS 733 Alcyon at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the MS 733 Alcyon or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 49 years before the SW-4 Puszczyk which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MS 733 Alcyon or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The MS 733 Alcyon has been produced in greater numbers with 208 units compared to 40 units of the SW-4 Puszczyk.