MS 733 Alcyon vs T-35 Pillan
| French military trainer, used post World War II, known for missions in Algeria and France's pilot training programs. | |
| 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 | $0.2 million |
| Chilean trainer aircraft, popular in the late 20th century, extensively utilized for military pilot training worldwide. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Enaer |
| First flight | 6 March 1981 |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number produced | 154 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wing area | 20.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 240 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 920 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,800 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,670 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,262 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 177 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 13.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 8.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 311 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,093 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,840 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,338 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 930 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 224 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of T-35 Pillan by Chris Lofting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-35 Pillan?
The T-35 Pillan is faster with a maximum speed of 311 km/h compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 240 km/h, a difference of 71 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-35 Pillan?
The T-35 Pillan has a longer range at 1,093 km compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 920 km.
Which can fly higher, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-35 Pillan?
The T-35 Pillan has a higher service ceiling at 5,840 meters (19,160 ft) compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-35 Pillan?
The MS 733 Alcyon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,670 kg compared to the T-35 Pillan's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-35 Pillan?
The MS 733 Alcyon is longer at 9.3 meters compared to the T-35 Pillan's 8.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-35 Pillan?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 31 years before the T-35 Pillan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-35 Pillan?
The MS 733 Alcyon has been produced in greater numbers with 208 units compared to 154 units of the T-35 Pillan.