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MS 733 Alcyon vs T-38 Talon

MS 733 Alcyon vs T-38 Talon at a glance — top speed 240 vs 1,381 km/h, range 920 vs 1,835 km, max takeoff weight 1,670 vs 5,670 kg, built 208 vs 1,189 units.

MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
Specifications
MS 733 Alcyon T-38 Talon
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Morane-Saulnier Northrop
First flight 11 August 1949 10 March 1959
Year introduced 1953 1961
Number produced 208 units 1189 units
Average unit price $200K --
Wing area 20.4 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 7.7 m
Height 3.5 m 3.9 m
Length 9.3 m 14.1 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 1381 km/h
Operational range 920 km 1,835 km
Service ceiling 4,800 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,670 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 1,262 kg 3,266 kg
Total thrust 1 x 177 kW 2 x 1,216 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 240 km/h, a difference of 1,141 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a longer range at 1,835 km compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 920 km.
Which can fly higher, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 1,670 kg.
Which is larger, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-38 Talon?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 8 years before the T-38 Talon which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,189 units compared to 208 units of the MS 733 Alcyon.