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Hawk vs Zlin Z 43

Hawk vs Zlin Z 43 at a glance — top speed 1,028 vs 235 km/h, range 2,520 vs 610 km, max takeoff weight 8,340 vs 1,350 kg, built 1,000 vs 144 units.

British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
Zlin Z 43 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 43
Specifications
Hawk Zlin Z 43
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace Zlin
First flight 21 August 1974 10 December 1968
Year introduced 1976 1972
Number produced 1000 units 144 units
Average unit price $18 million $100K
Wing area 16.7 m² 14.5 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 9.8 m
Height 4.1 m 2.9 m
Length 11.9 m 7.8 m
Maximum speed 1028 km/h 235 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km 610 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 3,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,340 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 3,635 kg 730 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,420 kgf 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawk or Zlin Z 43?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 43's 235 km/h, a difference of 793 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or Zlin Z 43?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the Zlin Z 43's 610 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or Zlin Z 43?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 43's 3,800 meters (12,467 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or Zlin Z 43?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the Zlin Z 43's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or Zlin Z 43?
The Hawk is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the Zlin Z 43's 7.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hawk or Zlin Z 43?
The Hawk is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the Zlin Z 43 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 entered service first in 1972, 4 years before the Hawk which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or Zlin Z 43?
The Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 144 units of the Zlin Z 43.