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HTT-40 vs Zlin Z 42

HTT-40 vs Zlin Z 42 at a glance — top speed 450 vs 230 km/h, range 1,000 vs 530 km, max takeoff weight 2,800 vs 920 kg, built 2 vs 57 units.

HAL HTT-40 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HTT-40
Zlin Z 42 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 42
Specifications
HTT-40 Zlin Z 42
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Zlin
First flight 1 June 2016 17 October 1967
Year introduced 2026 1970
Number produced 2 units 57 units
Average unit price $12.1 million --
Wing area -- m² 13.2 m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 9.1 m
Height -- m 2.7 m
Length -- m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 230 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 530 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,800 kg 920 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg 600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 134 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HTT-40 or Zlin Z 42?
The HTT-40 is faster with a maximum speed of 450 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 220 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HTT-40 or Zlin Z 42?
The HTT-40 has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the HTT-40 or Zlin Z 42?
The HTT-40 has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 42's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the HTT-40 or Zlin Z 42?
The HTT-40 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,800 kg compared to the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.
Which entered service first, the HTT-40 or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 entered service first in 1970, 56 years before the HTT-40 which entered service in 2026.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HTT-40 or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 has been produced in greater numbers with 57 units compared to 2 units of the HTT-40.