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IAR-823 vs Zlin Z 42

IAR-823 vs Zlin Z 42 at a glance — top speed 310 vs 230 km/h, range 1,800 vs 530 km, max takeoff weight 1,500 vs 920 kg, built 80 vs 57 units.

IAR-823 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-823
Zlin Z 42 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 42
Specifications
IAR-823 Zlin Z 42
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer IAR Zlin
First flight 10 June 1973 17 October 1967
Year introduced 1974 1970
Number produced 80 units 57 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 15.0 m² 13.2 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 9.1 m
Height 2.5 m 2.7 m
Length 8.2 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 230 km/h
Operational range 1,800 km 530 km
Service ceiling 5,600 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,500 kg 920 kg
Empty weight 900 kg 600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 216 kW 1 x 134 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-823 or Zlin Z 42?
The IAR-823 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 80 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-823 or Zlin Z 42?
The IAR-823 has a longer range at 1,800 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-823 or Zlin Z 42?
The IAR-823 has a higher service ceiling at 5,600 meters (18,372 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 42's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-823 or Zlin Z 42?
The IAR-823 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,500 kg compared to the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-823 or Zlin Z 42?
The IAR-823 is longer at 8.2 meters compared to the Zlin Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-823 or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 entered service first in 1970, 4 years before the IAR-823 which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-823 or Zlin Z 42?
The IAR-823 has been produced in greater numbers with 80 units compared to 57 units of the Zlin Z 42.