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Hürkus vs Zlin Z 42

Hürkus vs Zlin Z 42 at a glance — top speed 574 vs 230 km/h, range 1,478 vs 530 km, built 18 vs 57 units.

TAI Hürkus military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇷 Hürkus
Zlin Z 42 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 42
Specifications
Hürkus Zlin Z 42
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer TAI Zlin
First flight 29 August 2013 17 October 1967
Year introduced 2016 1970
Number produced 18 units 57 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area -- m² 13.2 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 9.1 m
Height 3.7 m 2.7 m
Length 11.2 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 574 km/h 230 km/h
Operational range 1,478 km 530 km
Service ceiling 10,577 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 920 kg
Empty weight 2,976 kg 600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,193 kW 1 x 134 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hürkus or Zlin Z 42?
The Hürkus is faster with a maximum speed of 574 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 344 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hürkus or Zlin Z 42?
The Hürkus has a longer range at 1,478 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hürkus or Zlin Z 42?
The Hürkus has a higher service ceiling at 10,577 meters (34,701 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 42's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is larger, the Hürkus or Zlin Z 42?
The Hürkus is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the Zlin Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hürkus or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 entered service first in 1970, 46 years before the Hürkus which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hürkus or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 has been produced in greater numbers with 57 units compared to 18 units of the Hürkus.