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MS 733 Alcyon vs T-28 Trojan

MS 733 Alcyon vs T-28 Trojan at a glance — top speed 240 vs 552 km/h, range 920 vs 1,710 km, max takeoff weight 1,670 vs 3,856 kg, built 208 vs 1,948 units.

MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
North American T-28 Trojan military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-28 Trojan
Specifications
MS 733 Alcyon T-28 Trojan
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Morane-Saulnier North American
First flight 11 August 1949 24 September 1949
Year introduced 1953 1950
Number produced 208 units 1948 units
Average unit price $200K --
Wing area 20.4 m² 24.9 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 12.2 m
Height 3.5 m 3.9 m
Length 9.3 m 10.1 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 552 km/h
Operational range 920 km 1,710 km
Service ceiling 4,800 m 10,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,670 kg 3,856 kg
Empty weight 1,262 kg 2,914 kg
Total thrust 1 x 177 kW 1 x 1,063 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan is faster with a maximum speed of 552 km/h compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 240 km/h, a difference of 312 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan has a longer range at 1,710 km compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 920 km.
Which can fly higher, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan has a higher service ceiling at 10,800 meters (35,433 ft) compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,856 kg compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 1,670 kg.
Which is larger, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan is longer at 10.1 meters compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan entered service first in 1950, 3 years before the MS 733 Alcyon which entered service in 1953.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan has been produced in greater numbers with 1,948 units compared to 208 units of the MS 733 Alcyon.