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MS 733 Alcyon vs T-35 Pillan

MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
ENAER T-35 Pillan military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇱 T-35 Pillan
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Specifications
MS 733 Alcyon T-35 Pillan
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇱 Chile
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Morane-Saulnier ENAER
First flight 11 August 1949 6 March 1981
Year introduced 1953 1984
Number produced 208 units 154 units
Average unit price $200K --
Wing area 20.4 m² 13.7 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 8.8 m
Height 3.5 m 2.6 m
Length 9.3 m 8.0 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 311 km/h
Operational range 920 km 1,093 km
Service ceiling 4,800 m 5,840 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,670 kg 1,338 kg
Empty weight 1,262 kg 930 kg
Total thrust 1 x 177 kW 1 x 224 kW
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Overview

The MS 733 Alcyon and the T-35 Pillan are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Morane-Saulnier and ENAER respectively.

Top speed is 240 km/h for the MS 733 Alcyon vs 311 km/h for the T-35 Pillan. The MS 733 Alcyon has an operational range of 920 km vs 1,093 km for the T-35 Pillan. The T-35 Pillan operates at altitudes up to 5,840 m compared to 4,800 m for the MS 733 Alcyon.

The MS 733 Alcyon has been produced in 208 units vs 154 for the T-35 Pillan. The MS 733 Alcyon first flew 32 years before the T-35 Pillan (1949 vs 1981).

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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.