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MS 733 Alcyon vs T-25 Universal

MS 733 Alcyon vs T-25 Universal at a glance — top speed 240 vs 300 km/h, range 920 vs 1,500 km, max takeoff weight 1,670 vs 1,700 kg, built 208 vs 189 units.

MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
Neiva T-25 Universal military training aircraft side profile drawing
Specifications
MS 733 Alcyon T-25 Universal
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Morane-Saulnier Neiva
First flight 11 August 1949 29 April 1966
Year introduced 1953 1971
Number produced 208 units 189 units
Average unit price $200K --
Wing area 20.4 m² 17.2 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 11.0 m
Height 3.5 m 3.0 m
Length 9.3 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 920 km 1,500 km
Service ceiling 4,800 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,670 kg 1,700 kg
Empty weight 1,262 kg 1,150 kg
Total thrust 1 x 177 kW 1 x 220 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-25 Universal?
The T-25 Universal is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 240 km/h, a difference of 60 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-25 Universal?
The T-25 Universal has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 920 km.
Which can fly higher, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-25 Universal?
The T-25 Universal has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-25 Universal?
The T-25 Universal has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,700 kg compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 1,670 kg.
Which is larger, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-25 Universal?
The MS 733 Alcyon is longer at 9.3 meters compared to the T-25 Universal's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-25 Universal?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 18 years before the T-25 Universal which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-25 Universal?
The MS 733 Alcyon has been produced in greater numbers with 208 units compared to 189 units of the T-25 Universal.