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Fuji T-5 vs Zlin Z 42

Fuji T-5 vs Zlin Z 42 at a glance — top speed 357 vs 230 km/h, range 945 vs 530 km, max takeoff weight 1,805 vs 920 kg, built 40 vs 57 units.

Fuji T-5 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Fuji T-5
Zlin Z 42 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 42
Specifications
Fuji T-5 Zlin Z 42
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Fuji Zlin
First flight 28 June 1984 17 October 1967
Year introduced 1988 1970
Number produced 40 units 57 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.5 m² 13.2 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 9.1 m
Height 2.9 m 2.7 m
Length 8.4 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 357 km/h 230 km/h
Operational range 945 km 530 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,805 kg 920 kg
Empty weight 1,082 kg 600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 261 kW 1 x 134 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Fuji T-5 or Zlin Z 42?
The Fuji T-5 is faster with a maximum speed of 357 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 127 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Fuji T-5 or Zlin Z 42?
The Fuji T-5 has a longer range at 945 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the Fuji T-5 or Zlin Z 42?
The Fuji T-5 has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 42's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Fuji T-5 or Zlin Z 42?
The Fuji T-5 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,805 kg compared to the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the Fuji T-5 or Zlin Z 42?
The Fuji T-5 is longer at 8.4 meters compared to the Zlin Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Fuji T-5 or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 entered service first in 1970, 18 years before the Fuji T-5 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Fuji T-5 or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 has been produced in greater numbers with 57 units compared to 40 units of the Fuji T-5.