MS 733 Alcyon vs T-33 Shooting Star
Overview
The MS 733 Alcyon and the T-33 Shooting Star are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Morane-Saulnier and Lockheed respectively.
The T-33 Shooting Star reaches 970 km/h — 4.0x the MS 733 Alcyon's 240 km/h. The MS 733 Alcyon has an operational range of 920 km vs 2,052 km for the T-33 Shooting Star. The T-33 Shooting Star operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 4,800 m for the MS 733 Alcyon. At 6,832 kg MTOW, the T-33 Shooting Star is 4.1x the MS 733 Alcyon's 1,670 kg.
The MS 733 Alcyon has been produced in 208 units vs 6,557 for the T-33 Shooting Star. The T-33 Shooting Star first flew 1 years before the MS 733 Alcyon (1948 vs 1949).
| French military trainer, used post World War II, known for missions in Algeria and France's pilot training programs. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Morane-Saulnier |
| First flight | 11 August 1949 |
| Year introduced | 1953 |
| Number produced | 208 units |
| Average unit price | $200K |
| American subsonic jet trainer, developed in the late 1940s, extensively used for advanced pilot training and light combat operations worldwide. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed |
| First flight | 22 March 1948 |
| Year introduced | 1948 |
| Number produced | 6557 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 20.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 240 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 920 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,800 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,670 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,262 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 177 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 21.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 970 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,052 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,832 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,794 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 2,086 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 240 km/h, a difference of 730 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a longer range at 2,052 km compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 920 km.
Which can fly higher, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,832 kg compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 1,670 kg.
Which is larger, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star entered service first in 1948, 5 years before the MS 733 Alcyon which entered service in 1953.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has been produced in greater numbers with 6,557 units compared to 208 units of the MS 733 Alcyon.