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Fuji T-3 vs Zlin Z 43

Fuji T-3 vs Zlin Z 43 at a glance — top speed 377 vs 235 km/h, range 1,038 vs 610 km, max takeoff weight 1,510 vs 1,350 kg, built 50 vs 144 units.

Fuji T-3 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Fuji T-3
Zlin Z 43 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 43
Specifications
Fuji T-3 Zlin Z 43
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Fuji Zlin
First flight 26 September 1974 10 December 1968
Year introduced 1978 1972
Number produced 50 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 8.0 m 7.8 m
Maximum speed 377 km/h 235 km/h
Operational range 1,038 km 610 km
Service ceiling 8,169 m 3,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,510 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 1,120 kg 730 kg
Total thrust 1 x 254 kW 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Fuji T-3 or Zlin Z 43?
The Fuji T-3 is faster with a maximum speed of 377 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 43's 235 km/h, a difference of 142 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Fuji T-3 or Zlin Z 43?
The Fuji T-3 has a longer range at 1,038 km compared to the Zlin Z 43's 610 km.
Which can fly higher, the Fuji T-3 or Zlin Z 43?
The Fuji T-3 has a higher service ceiling at 8,169 meters (26,801 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 43's 3,800 meters (12,467 ft).
Which is heavier, the Fuji T-3 or Zlin Z 43?
The Fuji T-3 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,510 kg compared to the Zlin Z 43's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the Fuji T-3 or Zlin Z 43?
The Fuji T-3 is longer at 8.0 meters compared to the Zlin Z 43's 7.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Fuji T-3 or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 entered service first in 1972, 6 years before the Fuji T-3 which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Fuji T-3 or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 has been produced in greater numbers with 144 units compared to 50 units of the Fuji T-3.