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MB-326K vs Zlin Z 43

MB-326K vs Zlin Z 43 at a glance — top speed 806 vs 235 km/h, range 1,850 vs 610 km, max takeoff weight 3,765 vs 1,350 kg, built 800 vs 144 units.

Aermacchi MB-326K military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-326K
Zlin Z 43 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 43
Specifications
MB-326K Zlin Z 43
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Zlin
First flight 10 December 1957 10 December 1968
Year introduced 1962 1972
Number produced 800 units 144 units
Average unit price -- $100K
Wing area 19.0 m² 14.5 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 9.8 m
Height 3.7 m 2.9 m
Length 10.7 m 7.8 m
Maximum speed 806 km/h 235 km/h
Operational range 1,850 km 610 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 3,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,765 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 2,237 kg 730 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MB-326K or Zlin Z 43?
The MB-326K is faster with a maximum speed of 806 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 43's 235 km/h, a difference of 571 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-326K or Zlin Z 43?
The MB-326K has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the Zlin Z 43's 610 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-326K or Zlin Z 43?
The MB-326K has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 43's 3,800 meters (12,467 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-326K or Zlin Z 43?
The MB-326K has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,765 kg compared to the Zlin Z 43's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-326K or Zlin Z 43?
The MB-326K is longer at 10.7 meters compared to the Zlin Z 43's 7.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-326K or Zlin Z 43?
The MB-326K entered service first in 1962, 10 years before the Zlin Z 43 which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-326K or Zlin Z 43?
The MB-326K has been produced in greater numbers with 800 units compared to 144 units of the Zlin Z 43.