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Soko G-4 Super Galeb vs Zlin Z 42

Soko G-4 Super Galeb vs Zlin Z 42 at a glance — top speed 910 vs 230 km/h, range 1,900 vs 530 km, max takeoff weight 6,330 vs 920 kg, built 85 vs 57 units.

Soko G-4 Super Galeb military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇸 Soko G-4 Super Galeb
Zlin Z 42 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 42
Specifications
Soko G-4 Super Galeb Zlin Z 42
Origin country 🇷🇸 Ex-Yugoslavia 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Soko Zlin
First flight 17 July 1978 17 October 1967
Year introduced 1983 1970
Number produced 85 units 57 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.5 m² 13.2 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 9.1 m
Height 4.3 m 2.7 m
Length 12.3 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 910 km/h 230 km/h
Operational range 1,900 km 530 km
Service ceiling 12,850 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,330 kg 920 kg
Empty weight 3,250 kg 600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,815 kgf 1 x 134 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Soko G-4 Super Galeb or Zlin Z 42?
The Soko G-4 Super Galeb is faster with a maximum speed of 910 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 680 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Soko G-4 Super Galeb or Zlin Z 42?
The Soko G-4 Super Galeb has a longer range at 1,900 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the Soko G-4 Super Galeb or Zlin Z 42?
The Soko G-4 Super Galeb has a higher service ceiling at 12,850 meters (42,158 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 42's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Soko G-4 Super Galeb or Zlin Z 42?
The Soko G-4 Super Galeb has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,330 kg compared to the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the Soko G-4 Super Galeb or Zlin Z 42?
The Soko G-4 Super Galeb is longer at 12.2 meters compared to the Zlin Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Soko G-4 Super Galeb or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 entered service first in 1970, 13 years before the Soko G-4 Super Galeb which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Soko G-4 Super Galeb or Zlin Z 42?
The Soko G-4 Super Galeb has been produced in greater numbers with 85 units compared to 57 units of the Zlin Z 42.