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JL-10 vs Zlin Z 42

JL-10 vs Zlin Z 42 at a glance — top speed 1,715 vs 230 km/h, range 2,600 vs 530 km, max takeoff weight 9,500 vs 920 kg, built 20 vs 57 units.

AVIC JL-10 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-10
Zlin Z 42 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 42
Specifications
JL-10 Zlin Z 42
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AVIC Zlin
First flight 26 March 2006 17 October 1967
Year introduced 2013 1970
Number produced 20 units 57 units
Average unit price $15 million --
Wing area -- m² 13.2 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 9.1 m
Height 4.8 m 2.7 m
Length 12.6 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 1715 km/h 230 km/h
Operational range 2,600 km 530 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg 920 kg
Empty weight 4,500 kg 600 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,201 kgf 1 x 134 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-10 or Zlin Z 42?
The JL-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,715 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 1,485 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-10 or Zlin Z 42?
The JL-10 has a longer range at 2,600 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-10 or Zlin Z 42?
The JL-10 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 42's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-10 or Zlin Z 42?
The JL-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-10 or Zlin Z 42?
The JL-10 is longer at 12.6 meters compared to the Zlin Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the JL-10 or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 entered service first in 1970, 43 years before the JL-10 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-10 or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 has been produced in greater numbers with 57 units compared to 20 units of the JL-10.