MS 733 Alcyon vs Yak-11 Moose

The MS 733 Alcyon and the Yak-11 Moose are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Morane-Saulnier and Yakovlev respectively. Top speed is 240 km/h for the MS 733 Alcyon vs 465 km/h for the Yak-11 Moose. The MS 733 Alcyon has an operational range of 920 km vs 1,280 km for the Yak-11 Moose. The Yak-11 Moose operates at altitudes up to 7,100 m compared to 4,800 m for the MS 733 Alcyon. The MS 733 Alcyon has been produced in 208 units vs 4,566 for the Yak-11 Moose. Unit cost is $0.2M for the MS 733 Alcyon vs $0.03M for the Yak-11 Moose. The Yak-11 Moose first flew 4 years before the MS 733 Alcyon (1945 vs 1949).

French military trainer, used post World War II, known for missions in Algeria and France's pilot training programs.
Morane-Saulnier MS 733 Alcyon Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Morane-Saulnier
First flight 11 August 1949
Year introduced 1953
Number produced 208 units
Average unit price $0.2 million
Soviet trainer aircraft, widely deployed during the Cold War, notable for its robustness and maintenance simplicity.
Yakovlev Yak-11 Moose Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Yakovlev
First flight 10 November 1945
Year introduced 1946
Number produced 4566 units
Average unit price $0.0 million
Wing area 20.4 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.3 m â—‰
Height 3.5 m â—‰
Length 9.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 240 km/h â—‰
Operational range 920 km â—‰
Service ceiling 4,800 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,670 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,262 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 177 kW â—‰
Wing area 15.4 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.4 m â—‰
Height 3.3 m â—‰
Length 8.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 465 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,280 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,100 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,500 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,900 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 419 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MS 733 Alcyon or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose is faster with a maximum speed of 465 km/h compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 240 km/h, a difference of 225 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MS 733 Alcyon or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose has a longer range at 1,280 km compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 920 km.
Which can fly higher, the MS 733 Alcyon or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose has a higher service ceiling at 7,100 meters (23,293 ft) compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the MS 733 Alcyon or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,500 kg compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 1,670 kg.
Which is larger, the MS 733 Alcyon or Yak-11 Moose?
The MS 733 Alcyon is longer at 9.3 meters compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 8.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MS 733 Alcyon or Yak-11 Moose?
The MS 733 Alcyon is more expensive at approximately $0.2 million per unit compared to the Yak-11 Moose at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the MS 733 Alcyon or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose entered service first in 1946, 7 years before the MS 733 Alcyon which entered service in 1953.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MS 733 Alcyon or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose has been produced in greater numbers with 4,566 units compared to 208 units of the MS 733 Alcyon.