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Hawker 400 vs Zlin Z 42

Hawker 400 vs Zlin Z 42 at a glance — top speed 860 vs 230 km/h, range 4,000 vs 530 km, max takeoff weight 7,303 vs 920 kg, built 951 vs 57 units.

Beechcraft Hawker 400 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Hawker 400
Zlin Z 42 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 42
Specifications
Hawker 400 Zlin Z 42
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Zlin
First flight 29 August 1978 17 October 1967
Year introduced 1978 1970
Number produced 951 units 57 units
Average unit price $7.4 million --
Wing area 22.4 m² 13.2 m²
Wingspan 13.3 m 9.1 m
Height 4.2 m 2.7 m
Length 14.8 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 860 km/h 230 km/h
Operational range 4,000 km 530 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,303 kg 920 kg
Empty weight 4,559 kg 600 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,315 kgf 1 x 134 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawker 400 or Zlin Z 42?
The Hawker 400 is faster with a maximum speed of 860 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 630 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawker 400 or Zlin Z 42?
The Hawker 400 has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawker 400 or Zlin Z 42?
The Hawker 400 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 42's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawker 400 or Zlin Z 42?
The Hawker 400 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,303 kg compared to the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawker 400 or Zlin Z 42?
The Hawker 400 is longer at 14.8 meters compared to the Zlin Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hawker 400 or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 entered service first in 1970, 8 years before the Hawker 400 which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawker 400 or Zlin Z 42?
The Hawker 400 has been produced in greater numbers with 951 units compared to 57 units of the Zlin Z 42.