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Hawker 400 vs Zlin Z 43

Hawker 400 vs Zlin Z 43 at a glance — top speed 860 vs 235 km/h, range 4,000 vs 610 km, max takeoff weight 7,303 vs 1,350 kg, built 951 vs 144 units.

Beechcraft Hawker 400 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Hawker 400
Zlin Z 43 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 43
Specifications
Hawker 400 Zlin Z 43
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Zlin
First flight 29 August 1978 10 December 1968
Year introduced 1978 1972
Number produced 951 units 144 units
Average unit price $7.4 million $100K
Wing area 22.4 m² 14.5 m²
Wingspan 13.3 m 9.8 m
Height 4.2 m 2.9 m
Length 14.8 m 7.8 m
Maximum speed 860 km/h 235 km/h
Operational range 4,000 km 610 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 3,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,303 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 4,559 kg 730 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,315 kgf 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawker 400 or Zlin Z 43?
The Hawker 400 is faster with a maximum speed of 860 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 43's 235 km/h, a difference of 625 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawker 400 or Zlin Z 43?
The Hawker 400 has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the Zlin Z 43's 610 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawker 400 or Zlin Z 43?
The Hawker 400 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 43's 3,800 meters (12,467 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawker 400 or Zlin Z 43?
The Hawker 400 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,303 kg compared to the Zlin Z 43's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawker 400 or Zlin Z 43?
The Hawker 400 is longer at 14.8 meters compared to the Zlin Z 43's 7.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hawker 400 or Zlin Z 43?
The Hawker 400 is more expensive at approximately $7.4 million per unit compared to the Zlin Z 43 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Hawker 400 or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 entered service first in 1972, 6 years before the Hawker 400 which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawker 400 or Zlin Z 43?
The Hawker 400 has been produced in greater numbers with 951 units compared to 144 units of the Zlin Z 43.