L-29 Delfin vs Zlin Z 43
L-29 Delfin vs Zlin Z 43 at a glance — top speed 655 vs 235 km/h, range 894 vs 610 km, max takeoff weight 3,540 vs 1,350 kg, built 3,665 vs 144 units.
Specifications
|
L-29 Delfin |
Zlin Z 43 |
| Origin country |
🇨🇿 Czechia |
🇨🇿 Czechia |
| Category |
Military Training Aircraft |
Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Aero |
Zlin |
| First flight |
5 April 1959 |
10 December 1968 |
| Year introduced |
1961 |
1972 |
| Number produced |
3665 units |
144 units |
| Average unit price |
$200K |
$100K |
| Wing area |
20.0 m² |
14.5 m² |
| Wingspan |
10.3 m |
9.8 m |
| Height |
3.1 m |
2.9 m |
| Length |
10.8 m |
7.8 m |
| Maximum speed |
655 km/h |
235 km/h |
| Operational range |
894 km |
610 km |
| Service ceiling |
11,500 m |
3,800 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
3,540 kg |
1,350 kg |
| Empty weight |
2,280 kg |
730 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 890 kgf
|
1 x 160 kW
|
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the L-29 Delfin or Zlin Z 43?
The L-29 Delfin is faster with a maximum speed of 655 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 43's 235 km/h, a difference of 420 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-29 Delfin or Zlin Z 43?
The L-29 Delfin has a longer range at 894 km compared to the Zlin Z 43's 610 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-29 Delfin or Zlin Z 43?
The L-29 Delfin has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 43's 3,800 meters (12,467 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-29 Delfin or Zlin Z 43?
The L-29 Delfin has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,540 kg compared to the Zlin Z 43's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the L-29 Delfin or Zlin Z 43?
The L-29 Delfin is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the Zlin Z 43's 7.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the L-29 Delfin or Zlin Z 43?
The L-29 Delfin is more expensive at approximately $0.2 million per unit compared to the Zlin Z 43 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the L-29 Delfin or Zlin Z 43?
The L-29 Delfin entered service first in 1961, 11 years before the Zlin Z 43 which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-29 Delfin or Zlin Z 43?
The L-29 Delfin has been produced in greater numbers with 3,665 units compared to 144 units of the Zlin Z 43.
