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MS 733 Alcyon vs T-39 Sabreliner

MS 733 Alcyon vs T-39 Sabreliner at a glance — top speed 240 vs 885 km/h, range 920 vs 4,020 km, max takeoff weight 1,670 vs 8,056 kg, built 208 vs 200 units.

MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
North American T-39 Sabreliner military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-39 Sabreliner
Specifications
MS 733 Alcyon T-39 Sabreliner
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Morane-Saulnier North American
First flight 11 August 1949 16 September 1958
Year introduced 1953 1962
Number produced 208 units 200 units
Average unit price $200K --
Wing area 20.4 m² 31.8 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 13.6 m
Height 3.5 m 4.9 m
Length 9.3 m 13.4 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 885 km/h
Operational range 920 km 4,020 km
Service ceiling 4,800 m 12,192 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,670 kg 8,056 kg
Empty weight 1,262 kg 4,199 kg
Total thrust 1 x 177 kW 2 x 1,361 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner is faster with a maximum speed of 885 km/h compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 240 km/h, a difference of 645 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a longer range at 4,020 km compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 920 km.
Which can fly higher, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher service ceiling at 12,192 meters (40,000 ft) compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,056 kg compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 1,670 kg.
Which is larger, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner is longer at 13.4 meters compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-39 Sabreliner?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 9 years before the T-39 Sabreliner which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-39 Sabreliner?
The MS 733 Alcyon has been produced in greater numbers with 208 units compared to 200 units of the T-39 Sabreliner.