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MS 733 Alcyon vs T-50 Golden Eagle

MS 733 Alcyon vs T-50 Golden Eagle at a glance — top speed 240 vs 1,840 km/h, range 920 vs 1,851 km, max takeoff weight 1,670 vs 13,472 kg, built 208 vs 200 units.

MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
KAI T-50 Golden Eagle military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 T-50 Golden Eagle
Specifications
MS 733 Alcyon T-50 Golden Eagle
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Morane-Saulnier KAI
First flight 11 August 1949 20 August 2002
Year introduced 1953 2005
Number produced 208 units 200 units
Average unit price $200K $25 million
Wing area 20.4 m² 23.7 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 9.2 m
Height 3.5 m 4.8 m
Length 9.3 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 1840 km/h
Operational range 920 km 1,851 km
Service ceiling 4,800 m 16,764 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,670 kg 13,472 kg
Empty weight 1,262 kg 6,441 kg
Total thrust 1 x 177 kW 1 x 5,409 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,840 km/h compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 240 km/h, a difference of 1,600 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a longer range at 1,851 km compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 920 km.
Which can fly higher, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,472 kg compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 1,670 kg.
Which is larger, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 9.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the MS 733 Alcyon at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 52 years before the T-50 Golden Eagle which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The MS 733 Alcyon has been produced in greater numbers with 208 units compared to 200 units of the T-50 Golden Eagle.