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MS 733 Alcyon vs T-37 Tweet

MS 733 Alcyon vs T-37 Tweet at a glance — top speed 240 vs 684 km/h, range 920 vs 1,500 km, max takeoff weight 1,670 vs 2,980 kg, built 208 vs 1,269 units.

MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
Cessna T-37 Tweet military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-37 Tweet
Specifications
MS 733 Alcyon T-37 Tweet
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Morane-Saulnier Cessna
First flight 11 August 1949 12 October 1954
Year introduced 1953 1957
Number produced 208 units 1269 units
Average unit price $200K --
Wing area 20.4 m² 17.0 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 10.1 m
Height 3.5 m 2.8 m
Length 9.3 m 9.0 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 684 km/h
Operational range 920 km 1,500 km
Service ceiling 4,800 m 11,948 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,670 kg 2,980 kg
Empty weight 1,262 kg 1,840 kg
Total thrust 1 x 177 kW 2 x 465 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-37 Tweet?
The T-37 Tweet is faster with a maximum speed of 684 km/h compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 240 km/h, a difference of 444 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-37 Tweet?
The T-37 Tweet has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 920 km.
Which can fly higher, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-37 Tweet?
The T-37 Tweet has a higher service ceiling at 11,948 meters (39,199 ft) compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-37 Tweet?
The T-37 Tweet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,980 kg compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 1,670 kg.
Which is larger, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-37 Tweet?
The MS 733 Alcyon is longer at 9.3 meters compared to the T-37 Tweet's 9.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-37 Tweet?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 4 years before the T-37 Tweet which entered service in 1957.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-37 Tweet?
The T-37 Tweet has been produced in greater numbers with 1,269 units compared to 208 units of the MS 733 Alcyon.