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MS 733 Alcyon vs T-45 Goshawk

MS 733 Alcyon vs T-45 Goshawk at a glance — top speed 240 vs 1,038 km/h, range 920 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 1,670 vs 6,387 kg, built 208 vs 221 units.

MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇺🇸 T-45 Goshawk
Specifications
MS 733 Alcyon T-45 Goshawk
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Morane-Saulnier McDonnell Douglas
First flight 11 August 1949 16 April 1988
Year introduced 1953 1992
Number produced 208 units 221 units
Average unit price $200K $21 million
Wing area 20.4 m² 17.7 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 9.4 m
Height 3.5 m 4.1 m
Length 9.3 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 1038 km/h
Operational range 920 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 4,800 m 12,954 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,670 kg 6,387 kg
Empty weight 1,262 kg 4,460 kg
Total thrust 1 x 177 kW 1 x 2,507 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 240 km/h, a difference of 798 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 920 km.
Which can fly higher, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher service ceiling at 12,954 meters (42,500 ft) compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,387 kg compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 1,670 kg.
Which is larger, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is longer at 12.0 meters compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 9.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is more expensive at approximately $21 million per unit compared to the MS 733 Alcyon at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-45 Goshawk?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 39 years before the T-45 Goshawk which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has been produced in greater numbers with 221 units compared to 208 units of the MS 733 Alcyon.