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MS 733 Alcyon vs T-34 Mentor

MS 733 Alcyon vs T-34 Mentor at a glance — top speed 240 vs 396 km/h, range 920 vs 1,311 km, max takeoff weight 1,670 vs 4,300 kg, built 208 vs 2,300 units.

MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
Beechcraft T-34 Mentor military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-34 Mentor
Specifications
MS 733 Alcyon T-34 Mentor
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Morane-Saulnier Beechcraft
First flight 11 August 1949 2 December 1948
Year introduced 1953 1953
Number produced 208 units 2300 units
Average unit price $200K --
Wing area 20.4 m² 16.7 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 10.2 m
Height 3.5 m 2.9 m
Length 9.3 m 8.8 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 396 km/h
Operational range 920 km 1,311 km
Service ceiling 4,800 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,670 kg 4,300 kg
Empty weight 1,262 kg 2,960 kg
Total thrust 1 x 177 kW 1 x 559 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor is faster with a maximum speed of 396 km/h compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 240 km/h, a difference of 156 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor has a longer range at 1,311 km compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 920 km.
Which can fly higher, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,300 kg compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 1,670 kg.
Which is larger, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-34 Mentor?
The MS 733 Alcyon is longer at 9.3 meters compared to the T-34 Mentor's 8.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor entered service first in 1953, 0 years before the MS 733 Alcyon which entered service in 1953.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor has been produced in greater numbers with 2,300 units compared to 208 units of the MS 733 Alcyon.