Grob G-120 vs Zlin Z 42
Grob G-120 vs Zlin Z 42 at a glance — top speed 435 vs 230 km/h, range 1,540 vs 530 km, max takeoff weight 1,490 vs 920 kg, built 215 vs 57 units.
Specifications
|
Grob G-120 |
Zlin Z 42 |
| Origin country |
🇩🇪 Germany |
🇨🇿 Czechia |
| Category |
Military Training Aircraft |
Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Grob |
Zlin |
| First flight |
1 January 1999 |
17 October 1967 |
| Year introduced |
1999 |
1970 |
| Number produced |
215 units |
57 units |
| Average unit price |
-- |
-- |
| Wing area |
13.3 m² |
13.2 m² |
| Wingspan |
10.2 m |
9.1 m |
| Height |
2.7 m |
2.7 m |
| Length |
8.1 m |
7.1 m |
| Maximum speed |
435 km/h |
230 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,540 km |
530 km |
| Service ceiling |
5,486 m |
5,500 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
1,490 kg |
920 kg |
| Empty weight |
1,080 kg |
600 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 194 kW
|
1 x 134 kW
|
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Which is faster, the Grob G-120 or Zlin Z 42?
The Grob G-120 is faster with a maximum speed of 435 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 205 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Grob G-120 or Zlin Z 42?
The Grob G-120 has a longer range at 1,540 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the Grob G-120 or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the Grob G-120's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Grob G-120 or Zlin Z 42?
The Grob G-120 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,490 kg compared to the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the Grob G-120 or Zlin Z 42?
The Grob G-120 is longer at 8.1 meters compared to the Zlin Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Grob G-120 or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 entered service first in 1970, 29 years before the Grob G-120 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Grob G-120 or Zlin Z 42?
The Grob G-120 has been produced in greater numbers with 215 units compared to 57 units of the Zlin Z 42.
