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MS 733 Alcyon vs Zlin Z 42

MS 733 Alcyon vs Zlin Z 42 at a glance — top speed 240 vs 230 km/h, range 920 vs 530 km, max takeoff weight 1,670 vs 920 kg, built 208 vs 57 units.

MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
Zlin Z 42 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 42
Specifications
MS 733 Alcyon Zlin Z 42
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Morane-Saulnier Zlin
First flight 11 August 1949 17 October 1967
Year introduced 1953 1970
Number produced 208 units 57 units
Average unit price $200K --
Wing area 20.4 m² 13.2 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 9.1 m
Height 3.5 m 2.7 m
Length 9.3 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 230 km/h
Operational range 920 km 530 km
Service ceiling 4,800 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,670 kg 920 kg
Empty weight 1,262 kg 600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 177 kW 1 x 134 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MS 733 Alcyon or Zlin Z 42?
The MS 733 Alcyon is faster with a maximum speed of 240 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MS 733 Alcyon or Zlin Z 42?
The MS 733 Alcyon has a longer range at 920 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the MS 733 Alcyon or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the MS 733 Alcyon or Zlin Z 42?
The MS 733 Alcyon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,670 kg compared to the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the MS 733 Alcyon or Zlin Z 42?
The MS 733 Alcyon is longer at 9.3 meters compared to the Zlin Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the MS 733 Alcyon or Zlin Z 42?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 17 years before the Zlin Z 42 which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MS 733 Alcyon or Zlin Z 42?
The MS 733 Alcyon has been produced in greater numbers with 208 units compared to 57 units of the Zlin Z 42.