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Kawasaki T-4 vs Zlin Z 42

Kawasaki T-4 vs Zlin Z 42 at a glance — top speed 1,038 vs 230 km/h, range 1,668 vs 530 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 920 kg, built 200 vs 57 units.

Kawasaki T-4 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki T-4
Zlin Z 42 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 42
Specifications
Kawasaki T-4 Zlin Z 42
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki Zlin
First flight 29 July 1985 17 October 1967
Year introduced 1988 1970
Number produced 200 units 57 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 21.0 m² 13.2 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 9.1 m
Height 4.6 m 2.7 m
Length 13.0 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 1038 km/h 230 km/h
Operational range 1,668 km 530 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 920 kg
Empty weight 3,790 kg 600 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,597 kgf 1 x 134 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki T-4 or Zlin Z 42?
The Kawasaki T-4 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 808 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki T-4 or Zlin Z 42?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a longer range at 1,668 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kawasaki T-4 or Zlin Z 42?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 42's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kawasaki T-4 or Zlin Z 42?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the Kawasaki T-4 or Zlin Z 42?
The Kawasaki T-4 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the Zlin Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki T-4 or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 entered service first in 1970, 18 years before the Kawasaki T-4 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kawasaki T-4 or Zlin Z 42?
The Kawasaki T-4 has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 57 units of the Zlin Z 42.