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L-39 Albatros vs Zlin Z 42

Aero L-39 Albatros military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-39 Albatros
Zlin Z 42 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 42
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Specifications
L-39 Albatros Zlin Z 42
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Zlin
First flight 4 November 1968 17 October 1967
Year introduced 1972 1970
Number produced 2900 units 57 units
Average unit price $1 million --
Wing area 18.8 m² 13.2 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 9.1 m
Height 4.8 m 2.7 m
Length 12.1 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 750 km/h 230 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 530 km
Service ceiling 11,500 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,700 kg 920 kg
Empty weight 3,459 kg 600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,720 kgf 1 x 134 kW
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Overview

The L-39 Albatros and the Zlin Z 42 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Aero and Zlin respectively.

The L-39 Albatros reaches 750 km/h — 3.3x the Zlin Z 42's 230 km/h. The L-39 Albatros has an operational range of 1,100 km vs 530 km for the Zlin Z 42. The L-39 Albatros operates at altitudes up to 11,500 m compared to 5,500 m for the Zlin Z 42. At 4,700 kg MTOW, the L-39 Albatros is 5.1x the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.

The L-39 Albatros has been produced in 2,900 units vs 57 for the Zlin Z 42. The Zlin Z 42 first flew 1 years before the L-39 Albatros (1967 vs 1968).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-39 Albatros or Zlin Z 42?
The L-39 Albatros is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 520 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-39 Albatros or Zlin Z 42?
The L-39 Albatros has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-39 Albatros or Zlin Z 42?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 42's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-39 Albatros or Zlin Z 42?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,700 kg compared to the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the L-39 Albatros or Zlin Z 42?
The L-39 Albatros is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the Zlin Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-39 Albatros or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin 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 Zlin Z 42?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 57 units of the Zlin Z 42.