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Aermacchi M-345 vs Zlin Z 43

Aermacchi M-345 vs Zlin Z 43 at a glance — top speed 740 vs 235 km/h, range 1,410 vs 610 km, max takeoff weight 4,100 vs 1,350 kg, built 4 vs 144 units.

Aermacchi M-345 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Aermacchi M-345
Zlin Z 43 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 43
Specifications
Aermacchi M-345 Zlin Z 43
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Zlin
First flight 29 December 2016 10 December 1968
Year introduced 2020 1972
Number produced 4 units 144 units
Average unit price -- $100K
Wing area 12.6 m² 14.5 m²
Wingspan 8.5 m 9.8 m
Height 3.7 m 2.9 m
Length 9.9 m 7.8 m
Maximum speed 740 km/h 235 km/h
Operational range 1,410 km 610 km
Service ceiling 12,190 m 3,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,100 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 2,300 kg 730 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,447 kgf 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Aermacchi M-345 or Zlin Z 43?
The Aermacchi M-345 is faster with a maximum speed of 740 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 43's 235 km/h, a difference of 505 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Aermacchi M-345 or Zlin Z 43?
The Aermacchi M-345 has a longer range at 1,410 km compared to the Zlin Z 43's 610 km.
Which can fly higher, the Aermacchi M-345 or Zlin Z 43?
The Aermacchi M-345 has a higher service ceiling at 12,190 meters (39,993 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 43's 3,800 meters (12,467 ft).
Which is heavier, the Aermacchi M-345 or Zlin Z 43?
The Aermacchi M-345 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,100 kg compared to the Zlin Z 43's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the Aermacchi M-345 or Zlin Z 43?
The Aermacchi M-345 is longer at 9.8 meters compared to the Zlin Z 43's 7.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Aermacchi M-345 or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 entered service first in 1972, 48 years before the Aermacchi M-345 which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Aermacchi M-345 or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 has been produced in greater numbers with 144 units compared to 4 units of the Aermacchi M-345.