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MS 733 Alcyon vs TS-11 Iskra

MS 733 Alcyon vs TS-11 Iskra at a glance — top speed 240 vs 720 km/h, range 920 vs 1,250 km, max takeoff weight 1,670 vs 3,840 kg, built 208 vs 424 units.

MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
PZL Mielec TS-11 Iskra military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-11 Iskra
Specifications
MS 733 Alcyon TS-11 Iskra
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Morane-Saulnier PZL Mielec
First flight 11 August 1949 5 February 1960
Year introduced 1953 1964
Number produced 208 units 424 units
Average unit price $200K --
Wing area 20.4 m² 17.5 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 10.1 m
Height 3.5 m 3.5 m
Length 9.3 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 720 km/h
Operational range 920 km 1,250 km
Service ceiling 4,800 m 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,670 kg 3,840 kg
Empty weight 1,262 kg 2,560 kg
Total thrust 1 x 177 kW 1 x 1,000 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MS 733 Alcyon or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra is faster with a maximum speed of 720 km/h compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 240 km/h, a difference of 480 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MS 733 Alcyon or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra has a longer range at 1,250 km compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 920 km.
Which can fly higher, the MS 733 Alcyon or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the MS 733 Alcyon or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,840 kg compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 1,670 kg.
Which is larger, the MS 733 Alcyon or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the MS 733 Alcyon or TS-11 Iskra?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 11 years before the TS-11 Iskra which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MS 733 Alcyon or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra has been produced in greater numbers with 424 units compared to 208 units of the MS 733 Alcyon.