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MB-326K vs Zlin Z 42

MB-326K vs Zlin Z 42 at a glance — top speed 806 vs 230 km/h, range 1,850 vs 530 km, max takeoff weight 3,765 vs 920 kg, built 800 vs 57 units.

Aermacchi MB-326K military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-326K
Zlin Z 42 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 42
Specifications
MB-326K Zlin Z 42
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Zlin
First flight 10 December 1957 17 October 1967
Year introduced 1962 1970
Number produced 800 units 57 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.0 m² 13.2 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 9.1 m
Height 3.7 m 2.7 m
Length 10.7 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 806 km/h 230 km/h
Operational range 1,850 km 530 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,765 kg 920 kg
Empty weight 2,237 kg 600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 134 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MB-326K or Zlin Z 42?
The MB-326K is faster with a maximum speed of 806 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 576 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-326K or Zlin Z 42?
The MB-326K has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-326K or Zlin Z 42?
The MB-326K has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 42's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-326K or Zlin Z 42?
The MB-326K has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,765 kg compared to the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-326K or Zlin Z 42?
The MB-326K is longer at 10.7 meters compared to the Zlin Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-326K or Zlin Z 42?
The MB-326K entered service first in 1962, 8 years before the Zlin Z 42 which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-326K or Zlin Z 42?
The MB-326K has been produced in greater numbers with 800 units compared to 57 units of the Zlin Z 42.