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MS 733 Alcyon vs NAMC YS-11

MS 733 Alcyon vs NAMC YS-11 at a glance — top speed 240 vs 470 km/h, range 920 vs 2,110 km, max takeoff weight 1,670 vs 23,500 kg, built 208 vs 182 units.

MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
NAMC YS-11 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 NAMC YS-11
Specifications
MS 733 Alcyon NAMC YS-11
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Morane-Saulnier NAMC
First flight 11 August 1949 30 August 1962
Year introduced 1953 1965
Number produced 208 units 182 units
Average unit price $200K $2.2 million
Wing area 20.4 m² 94.8 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 32.0 m
Height 3.5 m 9.0 m
Length 9.3 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 470 km/h
Operational range 920 km 2,110 km
Service ceiling 4,800 m 6,980 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,670 kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight 1,262 kg 14,600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 177 kW 2 x 2,259 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MS 733 Alcyon or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is faster with a maximum speed of 470 km/h compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 240 km/h, a difference of 230 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MS 733 Alcyon or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a longer range at 2,110 km compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 920 km.
Which can fly higher, the MS 733 Alcyon or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher service ceiling at 6,980 meters (22,900 ft) compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the MS 733 Alcyon or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,500 kg compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 1,670 kg.
Which is larger, the MS 733 Alcyon or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 9.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MS 733 Alcyon or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is more expensive at approximately $2.2 million per unit compared to the MS 733 Alcyon at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the MS 733 Alcyon or NAMC YS-11?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 12 years before the NAMC YS-11 which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MS 733 Alcyon or NAMC YS-11?
The MS 733 Alcyon has been produced in greater numbers with 208 units compared to 182 units of the NAMC YS-11.