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JL-9 vs Zlin Z 42

JL-9 vs Zlin Z 42 at a glance — top speed 1,100 vs 230 km/h, range 863 vs 530 km, max takeoff weight 9,800 vs 920 kg, built 13 vs 57 units.

Guizhou JL-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-9
Zlin Z 42 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 42
Specifications
JL-9 Zlin Z 42
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Guizhou Zlin
First flight 13 December 2003 17 October 1967
Year introduced 2013 1970
Number produced 13 units 57 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 24.9 m² 13.2 m²
Wingspan 8.3 m 9.1 m
Height 4.1 m 2.7 m
Length 14.6 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 1100 km/h 230 km/h
Operational range 863 km 530 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,800 kg 920 kg
Empty weight 7,800 kg 600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,497 kgf 1 x 134 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-9 or Zlin Z 42?
The JL-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 870 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-9 or Zlin Z 42?
The JL-9 has a longer range at 863 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-9 or Zlin Z 42?
The JL-9 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-9 or Zlin Z 42?
The JL-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,800 kg compared to the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-9 or Zlin Z 42?
The JL-9 is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the Zlin Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the JL-9 or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 entered service first in 1970, 43 years before the JL-9 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-9 or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 has been produced in greater numbers with 57 units compared to 13 units of the JL-9.