Yak-52 vs Z 42

Yak-52

Soviet primary trainer aircraft, renowned for its extensive service in DOSAAF training program during the late 20th century.

Origin country	🇷🇺 Russia
Category	Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer	Yakovlev
First flight	1 January 1976
Year introduced	1979
Number produced	14 units
Average unit price	$-- million

Czech training aircraft, introduced in the late 20th century, extensively utilized for flight instruction and aerobatics worldwide.

Origin country	🇨🇿 Czech Republic
Category	Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer	Zlin
First flight	17 October 1967
Year introduced	1970
Number produced	57 units
Average unit price	$-- million

Which is faster, the Yak-52 or Z 42?

The Yak-52 is faster with a maximum speed of 285 km/h compared to the Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 55 km/h.

Which has longer range, the Yak-52 or Z 42?

The Yak-52 has a longer range at 550 km compared to the Z 42's 530 km.

Which can fly higher, the Yak-52 or Z 42?

The Z 42 has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the Yak-52's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).

Which is heavier, the Yak-52 or Z 42?

The Yak-52 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,305 kg compared to the Z 42's 920 kg.

Which is larger, the Yak-52 or Z 42?

The Yak-52 is longer at 7.7 meters compared to the Z 42's 7.1 meters.

Which entered service first, the Yak-52 or Z 42?

The Z 42 entered service first in 1970, 9 years before the Yak-52 which entered service in 1979.

Which has been built in greater numbers, the Yak-52 or Z 42?

The Z 42 has been produced in greater numbers with 57 units compared to 14 units of the Yak-52.