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MB-339 vs Zlin Z 42

MB-339 vs Zlin Z 42 at a glance — top speed 898 vs 230 km/h, range 1,760 vs 530 km, max takeoff weight 5,897 vs 920 kg, built 230 vs 57 units.

Aermacchi MB-339 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-339
Zlin Z 42 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 42
Specifications
MB-339 Zlin Z 42
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Zlin
First flight 12 August 1976 17 October 1967
Year introduced 1979 1970
Number produced 230 units 57 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.0 m² 13.2 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 9.1 m
Height 3.6 m 2.7 m
Length 11.0 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 898 km/h 230 km/h
Operational range 1,760 km 530 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,897 kg 920 kg
Empty weight 3,075 kg 600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,814 kgf 1 x 134 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MB-339 or Zlin Z 42?
The MB-339 is faster with a maximum speed of 898 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 668 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-339 or Zlin Z 42?
The MB-339 has a longer range at 1,760 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-339 or Zlin Z 42?
The MB-339 has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 42's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-339 or Zlin Z 42?
The MB-339 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,897 kg compared to the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-339 or Zlin Z 42?
The MB-339 is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the Zlin Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-339 or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 entered service first in 1970, 9 years before the MB-339 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-339 or Zlin Z 42?
The MB-339 has been produced in greater numbers with 230 units compared to 57 units of the Zlin Z 42.