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MS 733 Alcyon vs TB-30 Epsilon

MS 733 Alcyon vs TB-30 Epsilon at a glance — top speed 240 vs 356 km/h, range 920 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 1,670 vs 1,250 kg, built 208 vs 19 units.

MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
Socata TB-30 Epsilon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 TB-30 Epsilon
Specifications
MS 733 Alcyon TB-30 Epsilon
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Morane-Saulnier Socata
First flight 11 August 1949 22 December 1979
Year introduced 1953 1984
Number produced 208 units 19 units
Average unit price $200K $1 million
Wing area 20.4 m² 9.0 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 7.9 m
Height 3.5 m 2.7 m
Length 9.3 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 356 km/h
Operational range 920 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 4,800 m 7,010 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,670 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 1,262 kg 932 kg
Total thrust 1 x 177 kW 1 x 224 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MS 733 Alcyon or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon is faster with a maximum speed of 356 km/h compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 240 km/h, a difference of 116 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MS 733 Alcyon or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon 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 TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon has a higher service ceiling at 7,010 meters (22,998 ft) compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the MS 733 Alcyon or TB-30 Epsilon?
The MS 733 Alcyon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,670 kg compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the MS 733 Alcyon or TB-30 Epsilon?
The MS 733 Alcyon is longer at 9.3 meters compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MS 733 Alcyon or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the MS 733 Alcyon at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the MS 733 Alcyon or TB-30 Epsilon?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 31 years before the TB-30 Epsilon which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MS 733 Alcyon or TB-30 Epsilon?
The MS 733 Alcyon has been produced in greater numbers with 208 units compared to 19 units of the TB-30 Epsilon.