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CM 170 Magister vs Zlin Z 42

CM 170 Magister vs Zlin Z 42 at a glance — top speed 715 vs 230 km/h, range 1,200 vs 530 km, max takeoff weight 3,450 vs 920 kg, built 929 vs 57 units.

Fouga CM 170 Magister military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 CM 170 MagisterFull specs
Zlin Z 42 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 42Full specs
Specifications
CM 170 Magister Zlin Z 42
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Fouga Zlin
First flight 23 July 1952 17 October 1967
Year introduced 1956 1970
Number produced 929 units 57 units
Average unit price $800K --
Wing area 17.3 m² 13.2 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 9.1 m
Height 2.9 m 2.7 m
Length 10.2 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 715 km/h 230 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km 530 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,450 kg 920 kg
Empty weight 2,540 kg 600 kg
Total thrust 2 x 440 kgf 1 x 134 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CM 170 Magister or Zlin Z 42?
The CM 170 Magister is faster with a maximum speed of 715 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 485 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CM 170 Magister or Zlin Z 42?
The CM 170 Magister has a longer range at 1,200 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the CM 170 Magister or Zlin Z 42?
The CM 170 Magister has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 42's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the CM 170 Magister or Zlin Z 42?
The CM 170 Magister has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,450 kg compared to the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the CM 170 Magister or Zlin Z 42?
The CM 170 Magister is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the Zlin Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the CM 170 Magister or Zlin Z 42?
The CM 170 Magister entered service first in 1956, 14 years before the Zlin Z 42 which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CM 170 Magister or Zlin Z 42?
The CM 170 Magister has been produced in greater numbers with 929 units compared to 57 units of the Zlin Z 42.