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Enstrom F-28 vs Zlin Z 42

Enstrom F-28 vs Zlin Z 42 at a glance — top speed 180 vs 230 km/h, range 446 vs 530 km, max takeoff weight 1,179 vs 920 kg, built 32 vs 57 units.

Enstrom F-28 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Enstrom F-28
Zlin Z 42 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 42
Specifications
Enstrom F-28 Zlin Z 42
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Enstrom Zlin
First flight 12 November 1960 17 October 1967
Year introduced 1965 1970
Number produced 32 units 57 units
Average unit price $4 million --
Wing area -- m² 13.2 m²
Wingspan 9.8 m 9.1 m
Height 2.7 m 2.7 m
Length 8.9 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 180 km/h 230 km/h
Operational range 446 km 530 km
Service ceiling 3,658 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,179 kg 920 kg
Empty weight 712 kg 600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 168 kW 1 x 134 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Enstrom F-28 or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 is faster with a maximum speed of 230 km/h compared to the Enstrom F-28's 180 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Enstrom F-28 or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 has a longer range at 530 km compared to the Enstrom F-28's 446 km.
Which can fly higher, the Enstrom F-28 or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the Enstrom F-28's 3,658 meters (12,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Enstrom F-28 or Zlin Z 42?
The Enstrom F-28 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,179 kg compared to the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the Enstrom F-28 or Zlin Z 42?
The Enstrom F-28 is longer at 8.9 meters compared to the Zlin Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Enstrom F-28 or Zlin Z 42?
The Enstrom F-28 entered service first in 1965, 5 years before the Zlin Z 42 which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Enstrom F-28 or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 has been produced in greater numbers with 57 units compared to 32 units of the Enstrom F-28.