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MS 733 Alcyon vs Tu-134 Crusty

MS 733 Alcyon vs Tu-134 Crusty at a glance — top speed 240 vs 950 km/h, range 920 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 1,670 vs 47,600 kg, built 208 vs 854 units.

MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
Tupolev Tu-134 Crusty military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-134 Crusty
Specifications
MS 733 Alcyon Tu-134 Crusty
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Morane-Saulnier Tupolev
First flight 11 August 1949 29 July 1963
Year introduced 1953 1970
Number produced 208 units 854 units
Average unit price $200K --
Wing area 20.4 m² 127.3 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 29.0 m
Height 3.5 m 9.0 m
Length 9.3 m 37.1 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 920 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 4,800 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,670 kg 47,600 kg
Empty weight 1,262 kg 27,960 kg
Total thrust 1 x 177 kW 2 x 6,799 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MS 733 Alcyon or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 240 km/h, a difference of 710 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MS 733 Alcyon or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 920 km.
Which can fly higher, the MS 733 Alcyon or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher service ceiling at 12,100 meters (39,698 ft) compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the MS 733 Alcyon or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,600 kg compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 1,670 kg.
Which is larger, the MS 733 Alcyon or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is longer at 37.1 meters compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the MS 733 Alcyon or Tu-134 Crusty?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 17 years before the Tu-134 Crusty which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MS 733 Alcyon or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has been produced in greater numbers with 854 units compared to 208 units of the MS 733 Alcyon.