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Fuji T-7 vs Zlin Z 43

Fuji T-7 vs Zlin Z 43 at a glance — max takeoff weight 1,585 vs 1,350 kg, built 49 vs 144 units.

Fuji T-7 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Fuji T-7
Zlin Z 43 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 43
Specifications
Fuji T-7 Zlin Z 43
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Fuji Zlin
First flight 1 January 2002 10 December 1968
Year introduced 2003 1972
Number produced 49 units 144 units
Average unit price -- $100K
Wing area 16.5 m² 14.5 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 9.8 m
Height 3.0 m 2.9 m
Length 8.6 m 7.8 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 235 km/h
Operational range -- km 610 km
Service ceiling -- m 3,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,585 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight -- kg 730 kg
Total thrust 1 x 336 kW 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is heavier, the Fuji T-7 or Zlin Z 43?
The Fuji T-7 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,585 kg compared to the Zlin Z 43's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the Fuji T-7 or Zlin Z 43?
The Fuji T-7 is longer at 8.6 meters compared to the Zlin Z 43's 7.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Fuji T-7 or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 entered service first in 1972, 31 years before the Fuji T-7 which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Fuji T-7 or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 has been produced in greater numbers with 144 units compared to 49 units of the Fuji T-7.