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I-22 Iryda vs Zlin Z 42

I-22 Iryda vs Zlin Z 42 at a glance — top speed 940 vs 230 km/h, range 1,200 vs 530 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 920 kg, built 17 vs 57 units.

PZL Mielec I-22 Iryda military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 I-22 Iryda
Zlin Z 42 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 42
Specifications
I-22 Iryda Zlin Z 42
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL Mielec Zlin
First flight 3 March 1985 17 October 1967
Year introduced 1992 1970
Number produced 17 units 57 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.9 m² 13.2 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m 9.1 m
Height 4.3 m 2.7 m
Length 13.2 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 940 km/h 230 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km 530 km
Service ceiling 13,700 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 920 kg
Empty weight 4,600 kg 600 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,499 kgf 1 x 134 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the I-22 Iryda or Zlin Z 42?
The I-22 Iryda is faster with a maximum speed of 940 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 710 km/h.
Which has longer range, the I-22 Iryda or Zlin Z 42?
The I-22 Iryda has a longer range at 1,200 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the I-22 Iryda or Zlin Z 42?
The I-22 Iryda has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 42's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the I-22 Iryda or Zlin Z 42?
The I-22 Iryda has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the I-22 Iryda or Zlin Z 42?
The I-22 Iryda is longer at 13.2 meters compared to the Zlin Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the I-22 Iryda or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 entered service first in 1970, 22 years before the I-22 Iryda which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the I-22 Iryda or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 has been produced in greater numbers with 57 units compared to 17 units of the I-22 Iryda.