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M-346 Master vs Zlin Z 43

M-346 Master vs Zlin Z 43 at a glance — top speed 1,092 vs 235 km/h, range 1,925 vs 610 km, max takeoff weight 9,500 vs 1,350 kg, built 92 vs 144 units.

Aermacchi M-346 Master military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 M-346 Master
Zlin Z 43 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 43
Specifications
M-346 Master Zlin Z 43
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Zlin
First flight 15 July 2004 10 December 1968
Year introduced 2015 1972
Number produced 92 units 144 units
Average unit price $40 million $100K
Wing area 23.5 m² 14.5 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 9.8 m
Height 4.8 m 2.9 m
Length 11.5 m 7.8 m
Maximum speed 1092 km/h 235 km/h
Operational range 1,925 km 610 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 3,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 4,610 kg 730 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,835 kgf 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-346 Master or Zlin Z 43?
The M-346 Master is faster with a maximum speed of 1,092 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 43's 235 km/h, a difference of 857 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-346 Master or Zlin Z 43?
The M-346 Master has a longer range at 1,925 km compared to the Zlin Z 43's 610 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-346 Master or Zlin Z 43?
The M-346 Master has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 43's 3,800 meters (12,467 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-346 Master or Zlin Z 43?
The M-346 Master has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the Zlin Z 43's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the M-346 Master or Zlin Z 43?
The M-346 Master is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the Zlin Z 43's 7.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the M-346 Master or Zlin Z 43?
The M-346 Master is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the Zlin Z 43 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the M-346 Master or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 entered service first in 1972, 43 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 43?
The Zlin Z 43 has been produced in greater numbers with 144 units compared to 92 units of the M-346 Master.