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MS 733 Alcyon vs Yak-52

MS 733 Alcyon vs Yak-52 at a glance — top speed 240 vs 285 km/h, range 920 vs 550 km, max takeoff weight 1,670 vs 1,305 kg, built 208 vs 1,815 units.

MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
Yakovlev Yak-52 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-52
Specifications
MS 733 Alcyon Yak-52
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Morane-Saulnier Yakovlev
First flight 11 August 1949 1 January 1976
Year introduced 1953 1979
Number produced 208 units 1815 units
Average unit price $200K --
Wing area 20.4 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 9.3 m
Height 3.5 m 2.7 m
Length 9.3 m 7.7 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 285 km/h
Operational range 920 km 550 km
Service ceiling 4,800 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,670 kg 1,305 kg
Empty weight 1,262 kg 1,015 kg
Total thrust 1 x 177 kW 1 x 265 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MS 733 Alcyon or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 is faster with a maximum speed of 285 km/h compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 240 km/h, a difference of 45 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MS 733 Alcyon or Yak-52?
The MS 733 Alcyon has a longer range at 920 km compared to the Yak-52's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the MS 733 Alcyon or Yak-52?
The MS 733 Alcyon has a higher service ceiling at 4,800 meters (15,748 ft) compared to the Yak-52's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the MS 733 Alcyon or Yak-52?
The MS 733 Alcyon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,670 kg compared to the Yak-52's 1,305 kg.
Which is larger, the MS 733 Alcyon or Yak-52?
The MS 733 Alcyon is longer at 9.3 meters compared to the Yak-52's 7.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the MS 733 Alcyon or Yak-52?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 26 years before the Yak-52 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MS 733 Alcyon or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,815 units compared to 208 units of the MS 733 Alcyon.