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MS 733 Alcyon vs T-41 Mescalero

MS 733 Alcyon vs T-41 Mescalero at a glance — top speed 240 vs 232 km/h, range 920 vs 1,159 km, max takeoff weight 1,670 vs 1,134 kg, built 208 vs 838 units.

MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
Cessna T-41 Mescalero military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-41 Mescalero
Specifications
MS 733 Alcyon T-41 Mescalero
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Morane-Saulnier Cessna
First flight 11 August 1949 1 January 1964
Year introduced 1953 1965
Number produced 208 units 838 units
Average unit price $200K --
Wing area 20.4 m² 14.8 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 10.9 m
Height 3.5 m 2.7 m
Length 9.3 m 8.2 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 232 km/h
Operational range 920 km 1,159 km
Service ceiling 4,800 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,670 kg 1,134 kg
Empty weight 1,262 kg 618 kg
Total thrust 1 x 177 kW 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-41 Mescalero?
The MS 733 Alcyon is faster with a maximum speed of 240 km/h compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 232 km/h, a difference of 8 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-41 Mescalero has a longer range at 1,159 km compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 920 km.
Which can fly higher, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-41 Mescalero has a higher service ceiling at 5,200 meters (17,060 ft) compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-41 Mescalero?
The MS 733 Alcyon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,670 kg compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-41 Mescalero?
The MS 733 Alcyon is longer at 9.3 meters compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-41 Mescalero?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 12 years before the T-41 Mescalero which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-41 Mescalero has been produced in greater numbers with 838 units compared to 208 units of the MS 733 Alcyon.