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MS 733 Alcyon vs T-6 Texan II

MS 733 Alcyon vs T-6 Texan II at a glance — top speed 240 vs 585 km/h, range 920 vs 1,700 km, max takeoff weight 1,670 vs 2,858 kg, built 208 vs 850 units.

MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
Specifications
MS 733 Alcyon T-6 Texan II
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Morane-Saulnier Beechcraft
First flight 11 August 1949 23 December 1992
Year introduced 1953 2001
Number produced 208 units 850 units
Average unit price $200K $4.3 million
Wing area 20.4 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 10.2 m
Height 3.5 m 3.3 m
Length 9.3 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 585 km/h
Operational range 920 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 4,800 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,670 kg 2,858 kg
Empty weight 1,262 kg 2,135 kg
Total thrust 1 x 177 kW 1 x 932 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is faster with a maximum speed of 585 km/h compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 240 km/h, a difference of 345 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 920 km.
Which can fly higher, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,858 kg compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 1,670 kg.
Which is larger, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 9.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is more expensive at approximately $4.3 million per unit compared to the MS 733 Alcyon at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-6 Texan II?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 48 years before the T-6 Texan II which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has been produced in greater numbers with 850 units compared to 208 units of the MS 733 Alcyon.