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Jet Provost vs Zlin Z 42

Jet Provost vs Zlin Z 42 at a glance — top speed 707 vs 230 km/h, range 1,445 vs 530 km, max takeoff weight 4,173 vs 920 kg.

BAC Jet Provost military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Jet Provost
Zlin Z 42 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 42
Specifications
Jet Provost Zlin Z 42
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer BAC Zlin
First flight 26 June 1954 17 October 1967
Year introduced 1955 1970
Number produced N/A 57 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.9 m² 13.2 m²
Wingspan 10.8 m 9.1 m
Height 3.1 m 2.7 m
Length 10.4 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 707 km/h 230 km/h
Operational range 1,445 km 530 km
Service ceiling 11,200 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,173 kg 920 kg
Empty weight 2,217 kg 600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 134 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Jet Provost or Zlin Z 42?
The Jet Provost is faster with a maximum speed of 707 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 477 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Jet Provost or Zlin Z 42?
The Jet Provost has a longer range at 1,445 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the Jet Provost or Zlin Z 42?
The Jet Provost has a higher service ceiling at 11,200 meters (36,745 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 42's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Jet Provost or Zlin Z 42?
The Jet Provost has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,173 kg compared to the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the Jet Provost or Zlin Z 42?
The Jet Provost is longer at 10.4 meters compared to the Zlin Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Jet Provost or Zlin Z 42?
The Jet Provost entered service first in 1955, 15 years before the Zlin Z 42 which entered service in 1970.