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Beechcraft Baron vs Zlin Z 42

Beechcraft Baron vs Zlin Z 42 at a glance — top speed 370 vs 230 km/h, range 1,745 vs 530 km, max takeoff weight 2,313 vs 920 kg, built 6,884 vs 57 units.

Beechcraft Baron military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Beechcraft Baron
Zlin Z 42 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 42
Specifications
Beechcraft Baron Zlin Z 42
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Zlin
First flight 29 February 1960 17 October 1967
Year introduced 1961 1970
Number produced 6884 units 57 units
Average unit price $1 million --
Wing area 18.5 m² 13.2 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 9.1 m
Height 3.0 m 2.7 m
Length 9.0 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 370 km/h 230 km/h
Operational range 1,745 km 530 km
Service ceiling 6,005 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,313 kg 920 kg
Empty weight 1,432 kg 600 kg
Total thrust 2 x 194 kW 1 x 134 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Beechcraft Baron or Zlin Z 42?
The Beechcraft Baron is faster with a maximum speed of 370 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 140 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft Baron or Zlin Z 42?
The Beechcraft Baron has a longer range at 1,745 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the Beechcraft Baron or Zlin Z 42?
The Beechcraft Baron has a higher service ceiling at 6,005 meters (19,701 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 42's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Beechcraft Baron or Zlin Z 42?
The Beechcraft Baron has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,313 kg compared to the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the Beechcraft Baron or Zlin Z 42?
The Beechcraft Baron is longer at 9.0 meters compared to the Zlin Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Beechcraft Baron or Zlin Z 42?
The Beechcraft Baron entered service first in 1961, 9 years before the Zlin Z 42 which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Beechcraft Baron or Zlin Z 42?
The Beechcraft Baron has been produced in greater numbers with 6,884 units compared to 57 units of the Zlin Z 42.