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KT-100 vs Zlin Z 42

KT-100 vs Zlin Z 42 at a glance — top speed 389 vs 230 km/h, range 1,900 vs 530 km, max takeoff weight 1,633 vs 920 kg, built 23 vs 57 units.

KAI KT-100 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-100
Zlin Z 42 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 42
Specifications
KT-100 Zlin Z 42
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Zlin
First flight 20 July 2011 17 October 1967
Year introduced 2015 1970
Number produced 23 units 57 units
Average unit price $570K --
Wing area -- m² 13.2 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 9.1 m
Height 2.7 m 2.7 m
Length 8.0 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 389 km/h 230 km/h
Operational range 1,900 km 530 km
Service ceiling 5,304 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,633 kg 920 kg
Empty weight 1,089 kg 600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 235 kW 1 x 134 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KT-100 or Zlin Z 42?
The KT-100 is faster with a maximum speed of 389 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 159 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-100 or Zlin Z 42?
The KT-100 has a longer range at 1,900 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-100 or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the KT-100's 5,304 meters (17,401 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-100 or Zlin Z 42?
The KT-100 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,633 kg compared to the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-100 or Zlin Z 42?
The KT-100 is longer at 8.0 meters compared to the Zlin Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the KT-100 or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 entered service first in 1970, 45 years before the KT-100 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-100 or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 has been produced in greater numbers with 57 units compared to 23 units of the KT-100.