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MS 733 Alcyon vs T-67 Firefly

MS 733 Alcyon vs T-67 Firefly at a glance — top speed 240 vs 282 km/h, range 920 vs 753 km, max takeoff weight 1,670 vs 1,157 kg, built 208 vs 250 units.

MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
Slingsby T-67 Firefly military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 T-67 Firefly
Specifications
MS 733 Alcyon T-67 Firefly
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Morane-Saulnier Slingsby
First flight 11 August 1949 12 March 1974
Year introduced 1953 1974
Number produced 208 units 250 units
Average unit price $200K $500K
Wing area 20.4 m² 13.0 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 10.7 m
Height 3.5 m 2.4 m
Length 9.3 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 282 km/h
Operational range 920 km 753 km
Service ceiling 4,800 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,670 kg 1,157 kg
Empty weight 1,262 kg 794 kg
Total thrust 1 x 177 kW 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly is faster with a maximum speed of 282 km/h compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 240 km/h, a difference of 42 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-67 Firefly?
The MS 733 Alcyon has a longer range at 920 km compared to the T-67 Firefly's 753 km.
Which can fly higher, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly has a higher service ceiling at 5,791 meters (18,999 ft) compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-67 Firefly?
The MS 733 Alcyon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,670 kg compared to the T-67 Firefly's 1,157 kg.
Which is larger, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-67 Firefly?
The MS 733 Alcyon is longer at 9.3 meters compared to the T-67 Firefly's 7.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly is more expensive at approximately $0.5 million per unit compared to the MS 733 Alcyon at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-67 Firefly?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 21 years before the T-67 Firefly which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly has been produced in greater numbers with 250 units compared to 208 units of the MS 733 Alcyon.