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JL-10 vs Zlin Z 43

JL-10 vs Zlin Z 43 at a glance — top speed 1,715 vs 235 km/h, range 2,600 vs 610 km, max takeoff weight 9,500 vs 1,350 kg, built 20 vs 144 units.

AVIC JL-10 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-10
Zlin Z 43 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 43
Specifications
JL-10 Zlin Z 43
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AVIC Zlin
First flight 26 March 2006 10 December 1968
Year introduced 2013 1972
Number produced 20 units 144 units
Average unit price $15 million $100K
Wing area -- m² 14.5 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 9.8 m
Height 4.8 m 2.9 m
Length 12.6 m 7.8 m
Maximum speed 1715 km/h 235 km/h
Operational range 2,600 km 610 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 3,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 4,500 kg 730 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,201 kgf 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-10 or Zlin Z 43?
The JL-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,715 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 43's 235 km/h, a difference of 1,480 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-10 or Zlin Z 43?
The JL-10 has a longer range at 2,600 km compared to the Zlin Z 43's 610 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-10 or Zlin Z 43?
The JL-10 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 43's 3,800 meters (12,467 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-10 or Zlin Z 43?
The JL-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the Zlin Z 43's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-10 or Zlin Z 43?
The JL-10 is longer at 12.6 meters compared to the Zlin Z 43's 7.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the JL-10 or Zlin Z 43?
The JL-10 is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the Zlin Z 43 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the JL-10 or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 entered service first in 1972, 41 years before the JL-10 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-10 or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 has been produced in greater numbers with 144 units compared to 20 units of the JL-10.