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MS 733 Alcyon vs T-23 Uirapuru

MS 733 Alcyon vs T-23 Uirapuru at a glance — top speed 240 vs 225 km/h, range 920 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 1,670 vs 840 kg, built 208 vs 155 units.

MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
Aerotec T-23 Uirapuru military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 T-23 Uirapuru
Specifications
MS 733 Alcyon T-23 Uirapuru
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Morane-Saulnier Aerotec
First flight 11 August 1949 2 June 1965
Year introduced 1953 1968
Number produced 208 units 155 units
Average unit price $200K --
Wing area 20.4 m² 13.5 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 8.5 m
Height 3.5 m 2.7 m
Length 9.3 m 6.6 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 225 km/h
Operational range 920 km 800 km
Service ceiling 4,800 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,670 kg 840 kg
Empty weight 1,262 kg 540 kg
Total thrust 1 x 177 kW 1 x 120 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-23 Uirapuru?
The MS 733 Alcyon is faster with a maximum speed of 240 km/h compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 225 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-23 Uirapuru?
The MS 733 Alcyon has a longer range at 920 km compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-23 Uirapuru?
The MS 733 Alcyon has a higher service ceiling at 4,800 meters (15,748 ft) compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-23 Uirapuru?
The MS 733 Alcyon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,670 kg compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 840 kg.
Which is larger, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-23 Uirapuru?
The MS 733 Alcyon is longer at 9.3 meters compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 6.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-23 Uirapuru?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 15 years before the T-23 Uirapuru which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-23 Uirapuru?
The MS 733 Alcyon has been produced in greater numbers with 208 units compared to 155 units of the T-23 Uirapuru.