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Nanchang CJ-6 vs Zlin Z 42

Nanchang CJ-6 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Nanchang CJ-6
Zlin Z 42 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 42
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Specifications
Nanchang CJ-6 Zlin Z 42
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Nanchang Zlin
First flight 27 August 1958 17 October 1967
Year introduced 1958 1970
Number produced 3000 units 57 units
Average unit price $75K --
Wing area -- m² 13.2 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 9.1 m
Height 3.3 m 2.7 m
Length 8.5 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 230 km/h
Operational range 700 km 530 km
Service ceiling 6,250 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,400 kg 920 kg
Empty weight 1,095 kg 600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 213 kW 1 x 134 kW
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Overview

The Nanchang CJ-6 and the Zlin Z 42 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Nanchang and Zlin respectively.

Top speed is 300 km/h for the Nanchang CJ-6 vs 230 km/h for the Zlin Z 42. The Nanchang CJ-6 has an operational range of 700 km vs 530 km for the Zlin Z 42. The Nanchang CJ-6 operates at altitudes up to 6,250 m compared to 5,500 m for the Zlin Z 42.

The Nanchang CJ-6 has been produced in 3,000 units vs 57 for the Zlin Z 42. The Nanchang CJ-6 first flew 9 years before the Zlin Z 42 (1958 vs 1967).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Nanchang CJ-6 or Zlin Z 42?
The Nanchang CJ-6 is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 70 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Nanchang CJ-6 or Zlin Z 42?
The Nanchang CJ-6 has a longer range at 700 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the Nanchang CJ-6 or Zlin Z 42?
The Nanchang CJ-6 has a higher service ceiling at 6,250 meters (20,505 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 42's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Nanchang CJ-6 or Zlin Z 42?
The Nanchang CJ-6 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,400 kg compared to the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the Nanchang CJ-6 or Zlin Z 42?
The Nanchang CJ-6 is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Zlin Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Nanchang CJ-6 or Zlin Z 42?
The Nanchang CJ-6 entered service first in 1958, 12 years before the Zlin Z 42 which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nanchang CJ-6 or Zlin Z 42?
The Nanchang CJ-6 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 57 units of the Zlin Z 42.