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Fuji T-5 vs Zlin Z 43

Fuji T-5 vs Zlin Z 43 at a glance — top speed 357 vs 235 km/h, range 945 vs 610 km, max takeoff weight 1,805 vs 1,350 kg, built 40 vs 144 units.

Fuji T-5 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Fuji T-5
Zlin Z 43 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 43
Specifications
Fuji T-5 Zlin Z 43
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Fuji Zlin
First flight 28 June 1984 10 December 1968
Year introduced 1988 1972
Number produced 40 units 144 units
Average unit price -- $100K
Wing area 16.5 m² 14.5 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 9.8 m
Height 2.9 m 2.9 m
Length 8.4 m 7.8 m
Maximum speed 357 km/h 235 km/h
Operational range 945 km 610 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 3,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,805 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 1,082 kg 730 kg
Total thrust 1 x 261 kW 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Fuji T-5 or Zlin Z 43?
The Fuji T-5 is faster with a maximum speed of 357 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 43's 235 km/h, a difference of 122 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Fuji T-5 or Zlin Z 43?
The Fuji T-5 has a longer range at 945 km compared to the Zlin Z 43's 610 km.
Which can fly higher, the Fuji T-5 or Zlin Z 43?
The Fuji T-5 has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 43's 3,800 meters (12,467 ft).
Which is heavier, the Fuji T-5 or Zlin Z 43?
The Fuji T-5 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,805 kg compared to the Zlin Z 43's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the Fuji T-5 or Zlin Z 43?
The Fuji T-5 is longer at 8.4 meters compared to the Zlin Z 43's 7.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Fuji T-5 or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 entered service first in 1972, 16 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 43?
The Zlin Z 43 has been produced in greater numbers with 144 units compared to 40 units of the Fuji T-5.