MS 733 Alcyon vs Zlin Z 43
MS 733 Alcyon vs Zlin Z 43 at a glance — top speed 240 vs 235 km/h, range 920 vs 610 km, max takeoff weight 1,670 vs 1,350 kg, built 208 vs 144 units.
Specifications
|
MS 733 Alcyon |
Zlin Z 43 |
| Origin country |
🇫🇷 France |
🇨🇿 Czechia |
| Category |
Military Training Aircraft |
Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Morane-Saulnier |
Zlin |
| First flight |
11 August 1949 |
10 December 1968 |
| Year introduced |
1953 |
1972 |
| Number produced |
208 units |
144 units |
| Average unit price |
$200K |
$100K |
| Wing area |
20.4 m² |
14.5 m² |
| Wingspan |
11.3 m |
9.8 m |
| Height |
3.5 m |
2.9 m |
| Length |
9.3 m |
7.8 m |
| Maximum speed |
240 km/h |
235 km/h |
| Operational range |
920 km |
610 km |
| Service ceiling |
4,800 m |
3,800 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
1,670 kg |
1,350 kg |
| Empty weight |
1,262 kg |
730 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 177 kW
|
1 x 160 kW
|
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Which is faster, the MS 733 Alcyon or Zlin Z 43?
The MS 733 Alcyon is faster with a maximum speed of 240 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 43's 235 km/h, a difference of 5 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MS 733 Alcyon or Zlin Z 43?
The MS 733 Alcyon has a longer range at 920 km compared to the Zlin Z 43's 610 km.
Which can fly higher, the MS 733 Alcyon or Zlin Z 43?
The MS 733 Alcyon has a higher service ceiling at 4,800 meters (15,748 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 43's 3,800 meters (12,467 ft).
Which is heavier, the MS 733 Alcyon or Zlin Z 43?
The MS 733 Alcyon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,670 kg compared to the Zlin Z 43's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the MS 733 Alcyon or Zlin Z 43?
The MS 733 Alcyon is longer at 9.3 meters compared to the Zlin Z 43's 7.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MS 733 Alcyon or Zlin Z 43?
The MS 733 Alcyon is more expensive at approximately $0.2 million per unit compared to the Zlin Z 43 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the MS 733 Alcyon or Zlin Z 43?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 19 years before the Zlin Z 43 which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MS 733 Alcyon or Zlin Z 43?
The MS 733 Alcyon has been produced in greater numbers with 208 units compared to 144 units of the Zlin Z 43.
