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Hawk vs Zlin Z 42

Hawk vs Zlin Z 42 at a glance — top speed 1,028 vs 230 km/h, range 2,520 vs 530 km, max takeoff weight 8,340 vs 920 kg, built 1,000 vs 57 units.

British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
Zlin Z 42 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 42
Specifications
Hawk Zlin Z 42
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace Zlin
First flight 21 August 1974 17 October 1967
Year introduced 1976 1970
Number produced 1000 units 57 units
Average unit price $18 million --
Wing area 16.7 m² 13.2 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 9.1 m
Height 4.1 m 2.7 m
Length 11.9 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 1028 km/h 230 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km 530 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,340 kg 920 kg
Empty weight 3,635 kg 600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,420 kgf 1 x 134 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawk or Zlin Z 42?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 798 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or Zlin Z 42?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or Zlin Z 42?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 42's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or Zlin Z 42?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or Zlin Z 42?
The Hawk is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the Zlin Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 entered service first in 1970, 6 years before the Hawk which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or Zlin Z 42?
The Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 57 units of the Zlin Z 42.