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KT-1 Woongbi vs Zlin Z 42

KT-1 Woongbi vs Zlin Z 42 at a glance — top speed 574 vs 230 km/h, range 2,070 vs 530 km, max takeoff weight 2,540 vs 920 kg, built 178 vs 57 units.

KAI KT-1 Woongbi military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-1 Woongbi
Zlin Z 42 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 42
Specifications
KT-1 Woongbi Zlin Z 42
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Zlin
First flight 12 December 1991 17 October 1967
Year introduced 2000 1970
Number produced 178 units 57 units
Average unit price $9 million --
Wing area 16.0 m² 13.2 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 9.1 m
Height 3.7 m 2.7 m
Length 10.3 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 574 km/h 230 km/h
Operational range 2,070 km 530 km
Service ceiling 11,582 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,540 kg 920 kg
Empty weight 1,910 kg 600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 134 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KT-1 Woongbi or Zlin Z 42?
The KT-1 Woongbi is faster with a maximum speed of 574 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 344 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-1 Woongbi or Zlin Z 42?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a longer range at 2,070 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-1 Woongbi or Zlin Z 42?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a higher service ceiling at 11,582 meters (37,998 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 42's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-1 Woongbi or Zlin Z 42?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,540 kg compared to the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-1 Woongbi or Zlin Z 42?
The KT-1 Woongbi is longer at 10.3 meters compared to the Zlin Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the KT-1 Woongbi or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 entered service first in 1970, 30 years before the KT-1 Woongbi which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-1 Woongbi or Zlin Z 42?
The KT-1 Woongbi has been produced in greater numbers with 178 units compared to 57 units of the Zlin Z 42.