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KT-100 vs Zlin Z 43

KT-100 vs Zlin Z 43 at a glance — top speed 389 vs 235 km/h, range 1,900 vs 610 km, max takeoff weight 1,633 vs 1,350 kg, built 23 vs 144 units.

KAI KT-100 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-100
Zlin Z 43 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 43
Specifications
KT-100 Zlin Z 43
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Zlin
First flight 20 July 2011 10 December 1968
Year introduced 2015 1972
Number produced 23 units 144 units
Average unit price $570K $100K
Wing area -- m² 14.5 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 9.8 m
Height 2.7 m 2.9 m
Length 8.0 m 7.8 m
Maximum speed 389 km/h 235 km/h
Operational range 1,900 km 610 km
Service ceiling 5,304 m 3,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,633 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 1,089 kg 730 kg
Total thrust 1 x 235 kW 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KT-100 or Zlin Z 43?
The KT-100 is faster with a maximum speed of 389 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 43's 235 km/h, a difference of 154 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-100 or Zlin Z 43?
The KT-100 has a longer range at 1,900 km compared to the Zlin Z 43's 610 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-100 or Zlin Z 43?
The KT-100 has a higher service ceiling at 5,304 meters (17,401 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 43's 3,800 meters (12,467 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-100 or Zlin Z 43?
The KT-100 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,633 kg compared to the Zlin Z 43's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-100 or Zlin Z 43?
The KT-100 is longer at 8.0 meters compared to the Zlin Z 43's 7.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the KT-100 or Zlin Z 43?
The KT-100 is more expensive at approximately $0.6 million per unit compared to the Zlin Z 43 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the KT-100 or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 entered service first in 1972, 43 years before the KT-100 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-100 or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 has been produced in greater numbers with 144 units compared to 23 units of the KT-100.