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MS 733 Alcyon vs Pipistrel Virus SW80

MS 733 Alcyon vs Pipistrel Virus SW80 at a glance — top speed 240 vs 283 km/h, range 920 vs 1,450 km, max takeoff weight 1,670 vs 600 kg, built 208 vs 1,000 units.

MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
Pipistrel Virus SW80 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇮 Pipistrel Virus SW80
Specifications
MS 733 Alcyon Pipistrel Virus SW80
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇸🇮 Slovenia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Morane-Saulnier Pipistrel
First flight 11 August 1949 10 August 1999
Year introduced 1953 2000
Number produced 208 units 1000 units
Average unit price $200K --
Wing area 20.4 m² 9.5 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 10.7 m
Height 3.5 m 1.9 m
Length 9.3 m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 283 km/h
Operational range 920 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 4,800 m 6,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,670 kg 600 kg
Empty weight 1,262 kg 289 kg
Total thrust 1 x 177 kW 1 x 60 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MS 733 Alcyon or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 is faster with a maximum speed of 283 km/h compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 240 km/h, a difference of 43 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MS 733 Alcyon or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has a longer range at 1,450 km compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 920 km.
Which can fly higher, the MS 733 Alcyon or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has a higher service ceiling at 6,800 meters (22,309 ft) compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the MS 733 Alcyon or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The MS 733 Alcyon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,670 kg compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.
Which is larger, the MS 733 Alcyon or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The MS 733 Alcyon is longer at 9.3 meters compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the MS 733 Alcyon or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 47 years before the Pipistrel Virus SW80 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MS 733 Alcyon or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 208 units of the MS 733 Alcyon.