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MS 733 Alcyon vs T-7 Red Hawk

MS 733 Alcyon vs T-7 Red Hawk at a glance — top speed 240 vs 1,300 km/h, range 920 vs 1,830 km, max takeoff weight 1,670 vs 5,500 kg, built 208 vs 2 units.

MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
Boeing T-7 Red Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-7 Red Hawk
Specifications
MS 733 Alcyon T-7 Red Hawk
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Morane-Saulnier Boeing
First flight 11 August 1949 20 December 2016
Year introduced 1953 2028
Number produced 208 units 2 units
Average unit price $200K $22 million
Wing area 20.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 10.0 m
Height 3.5 m 4.0 m
Length 9.3 m 15.2 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 1300 km/h
Operational range 920 km 1,830 km
Service ceiling 4,800 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,670 kg 5,500 kg
Empty weight 1,262 kg 3,250 kg
Total thrust 1 x 177 kW 1 x 8,029 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,300 km/h compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 240 km/h, a difference of 1,060 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk has a longer range at 1,830 km compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 920 km.
Which can fly higher, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,500 kg compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 1,670 kg.
Which is larger, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is longer at 15.2 meters compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 9.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is more expensive at approximately $22 million per unit compared to the MS 733 Alcyon at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-7 Red Hawk?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 75 years before the T-7 Red Hawk which entered service in 2028.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MS 733 Alcyon or T-7 Red Hawk?
The MS 733 Alcyon has been produced in greater numbers with 208 units compared to 2 units of the T-7 Red Hawk.