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Jet Provost vs Zlin Z 43

Jet Provost vs Zlin Z 43 at a glance — top speed 707 vs 235 km/h, range 1,445 vs 610 km, max takeoff weight 4,173 vs 1,350 kg.

BAC Jet Provost military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Jet Provost
Zlin Z 43 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 43
Specifications
Jet Provost Zlin Z 43
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer BAC Zlin
First flight 26 June 1954 10 December 1968
Year introduced 1955 1972
Number produced N/A 144 units
Average unit price -- $100K
Wing area 19.9 m² 14.5 m²
Wingspan 10.8 m 9.8 m
Height 3.1 m 2.9 m
Length 10.4 m 7.8 m
Maximum speed 707 km/h 235 km/h
Operational range 1,445 km 610 km
Service ceiling 11,200 m 3,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,173 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 2,217 kg 730 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Jet Provost or Zlin Z 43?
The Jet Provost is faster with a maximum speed of 707 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 43's 235 km/h, a difference of 472 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Jet Provost or Zlin Z 43?
The Jet Provost has a longer range at 1,445 km compared to the Zlin Z 43's 610 km.
Which can fly higher, the Jet Provost or Zlin Z 43?
The Jet Provost has a higher service ceiling at 11,200 meters (36,745 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 43's 3,800 meters (12,467 ft).
Which is heavier, the Jet Provost or Zlin Z 43?
The Jet Provost has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,173 kg compared to the Zlin Z 43's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the Jet Provost or Zlin Z 43?
The Jet Provost is longer at 10.4 meters compared to the Zlin Z 43's 7.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Jet Provost or Zlin Z 43?
The Jet Provost entered service first in 1955, 17 years before the Zlin Z 43 which entered service in 1972.