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MS 733 Alcyon vs T-33 Shooting Star

MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-33 Shooting Star
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Specifications
MS 733 Alcyon T-33 Shooting Star
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Morane-Saulnier Lockheed
First flight 11 August 1949 22 March 1948
Year introduced 1953 1948
Number produced 208 units 6557 units
Average unit price $200K --
Wing area 20.4 m² 21.8 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 11.8 m
Height 3.5 m 3.6 m
Length 9.3 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 920 km 2,052 km
Service ceiling 4,800 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,670 kg 6,832 kg
Empty weight 1,262 kg 3,794 kg
Total thrust 1 x 177 kW 1 x 2,086 kgf
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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 — 4.0:1 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 4.1:1 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).

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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.