Beechcraft Baron vs Z 42
Overview
The Beechcraft Baron and the Z 42 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Beechcraft and Zlin respectively.
Top speed is 370 km/h for the Beechcraft Baron vs 230 km/h for the Z 42. The Beechcraft Baron has an operational range of 1,745 km vs 530 km for the Z 42. The Beechcraft Baron operates at altitudes up to 6,005 m compared to 5,500 m for the Z 42. At 2,313 kg MTOW, the Beechcraft Baron is 2.5x the Z 42's 920 kg.
The Beechcraft Baron has been produced in 6,884 units vs 57 for the Z 42. The Beechcraft Baron first flew 7 years before the Z 42 (1960 vs 1967).
| American light, twin-engined piston aircraft, utilized globally for business, personal, and flight training purposes since the mid-20th century. | |
|
|
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft |
| First flight | 29 February 1960 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 6884 units |
| Average unit price | $1 million |
| Czech training aircraft, introduced in the late 20th century, extensively utilized for flight instruction and aerobatics worldwide. | |
|
|
| Origin country | 🇨🇿 Czechia |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Zlin |
| First flight | 17 October 1967 |
| Year introduced | 1970 |
| Number produced | 57 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 18.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 370 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,745 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,005 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,313 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,432 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 97 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 13.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 7.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 230 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 530 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 920 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 600 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 134 kW ◉ |
Performance Radar Chart
Detailed Comparison
Loading analysis...
Generating comparison analysis...
Unable to generate comparison at this time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Beechcraft Baron or Z 42?
The Beechcraft Baron is faster with a maximum speed of 370 km/h compared to the Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 140 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft Baron or Z 42?
The Beechcraft Baron has a longer range at 1,745 km compared to the Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the Beechcraft Baron or Z 42?
The Beechcraft Baron has a higher service ceiling at 6,005 meters (19,701 ft) compared to the Z 42's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Beechcraft Baron or Z 42?
The Beechcraft Baron has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,313 kg compared to the Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the Beechcraft Baron or Z 42?
The Beechcraft Baron is longer at 9.0 meters compared to the Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Beechcraft Baron or Z 42?
The Beechcraft Baron entered service first in 1961, 9 years before the Z 42 which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Beechcraft Baron or Z 42?
The Beechcraft Baron has been produced in greater numbers with 6,884 units compared to 57 units of the Z 42.