L-39 Albatros vs Z 42
The L-39 Albatros and the Z 42 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Aero and Zlin respectively. The L-39 Albatros reaches 750 km/h — 3.3x the Z 42's 230 km/h. The L-39 Albatros has an operational range of 1,100 km vs 530 km for the Z 42. The L-39 Albatros operates at altitudes up to 11,500 m compared to 5,500 m for the Z 42. At 4,700 kg MTOW, the L-39 Albatros is 5.1x the Z 42's 920 kg. The L-39 Albatros has been produced in 2,900 units vs 57 for the Z 42. The Z 42 first flew 1 years before the L-39 Albatros (1967 vs 1968).
| Czech training jet, operational since the Cold War, deployed worldwide for various military aviation roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇿 Czechia |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aero |
| First flight | 4 November 1968 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 2900 units |
| Average unit price | $1 million |
| Czech training aircraft, introduced in the late 20th century, extensively utilized for flight instruction and aerobatics worldwide. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇿 Czechia |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Zlin |
| First flight | 17 October 1967 |
| Year introduced | 1970 |
| Number produced | 57 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wing area | 18.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 750 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,100 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,700 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,459 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,720 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 13.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 7.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 230 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 530 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 920 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 600 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 134 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the L-39 Albatros or Z 42?
The L-39 Albatros is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 520 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-39 Albatros or Z 42?
The L-39 Albatros has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-39 Albatros or Z 42?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the Z 42's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-39 Albatros or Z 42?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,700 kg compared to the Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the L-39 Albatros or Z 42?
The L-39 Albatros is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-39 Albatros or Z 42?
The Z 42 entered service first in 1970, 2 years before the L-39 Albatros which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-39 Albatros or Z 42?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 57 units of the Z 42.