M-346 Master vs Zlin Z 42
M-346 Master vs Zlin Z 42 at a glance — top speed 1,092 vs 230 km/h, range 1,925 vs 530 km, max takeoff weight 9,500 vs 920 kg, built 92 vs 57 units.
Specifications
|
M-346 Master |
Zlin Z 42 |
| Origin country |
🇮🇹 Italy |
🇨🇿 Czechia |
| Category |
Military Training Aircraft |
Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Aermacchi |
Zlin |
| First flight |
15 July 2004 |
17 October 1967 |
| Year introduced |
2015 |
1970 |
| Number produced |
92 units |
57 units |
| Average unit price |
$40 million |
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| Wing area |
23.5 m² |
13.2 m² |
| Wingspan |
9.7 m |
9.1 m |
| Height |
4.8 m |
2.7 m |
| Length |
11.5 m |
7.1 m |
| Maximum speed |
1092 km/h |
230 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,925 km |
530 km |
| Service ceiling |
13,716 m |
5,500 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
9,500 kg |
920 kg |
| Empty weight |
4,610 kg |
600 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 2,835 kgf
|
1 x 134 kW
|
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Which is faster, the M-346 Master or Zlin Z 42?
The M-346 Master is faster with a maximum speed of 1,092 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 862 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-346 Master or Zlin Z 42?
The M-346 Master has a longer range at 1,925 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-346 Master or Zlin Z 42?
The M-346 Master has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 42's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-346 Master or Zlin Z 42?
The M-346 Master has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the M-346 Master or Zlin Z 42?
The M-346 Master is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the Zlin Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the M-346 Master or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 entered service first in 1970, 45 years before the M-346 Master which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-346 Master or Zlin Z 42?
The M-346 Master has been produced in greater numbers with 92 units compared to 57 units of the Zlin Z 42.
