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Kawasaki T-4 vs Zlin Z 43

Kawasaki T-4 vs Zlin Z 43 at a glance — top speed 1,038 vs 235 km/h, range 1,668 vs 610 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 1,350 kg, built 200 vs 144 units.

Kawasaki T-4 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki T-4
Zlin Z 43 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 43
Specifications
Kawasaki T-4 Zlin Z 43
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki Zlin
First flight 29 July 1985 10 December 1968
Year introduced 1988 1972
Number produced 200 units 144 units
Average unit price -- $100K
Wing area 21.0 m² 14.5 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 9.8 m
Height 4.6 m 2.9 m
Length 13.0 m 7.8 m
Maximum speed 1038 km/h 235 km/h
Operational range 1,668 km 610 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 3,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 3,790 kg 730 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,597 kgf 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki T-4 or Zlin Z 43?
The Kawasaki T-4 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 43's 235 km/h, a difference of 803 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki T-4 or Zlin Z 43?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a longer range at 1,668 km compared to the Zlin Z 43's 610 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kawasaki T-4 or Zlin Z 43?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 43's 3,800 meters (12,467 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kawasaki T-4 or Zlin Z 43?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the Zlin Z 43's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the Kawasaki T-4 or Zlin Z 43?
The Kawasaki T-4 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the Zlin Z 43's 7.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki T-4 or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 entered service first in 1972, 16 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 43?
The Kawasaki T-4 has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 144 units of the Zlin Z 43.