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MB-339 vs Zlin Z 43

MB-339 vs Zlin Z 43 at a glance — top speed 898 vs 235 km/h, range 1,760 vs 610 km, max takeoff weight 5,897 vs 1,350 kg, built 230 vs 144 units.

Aermacchi MB-339 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-339
Zlin Z 43 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 43
Specifications
MB-339 Zlin Z 43
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Zlin
First flight 12 August 1976 10 December 1968
Year introduced 1979 1972
Number produced 230 units 144 units
Average unit price -- $100K
Wing area 19.0 m² 14.5 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 9.8 m
Height 3.6 m 2.9 m
Length 11.0 m 7.8 m
Maximum speed 898 km/h 235 km/h
Operational range 1,760 km 610 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 3,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,897 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 3,075 kg 730 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,814 kgf 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MB-339 or Zlin Z 43?
The MB-339 is faster with a maximum speed of 898 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 43's 235 km/h, a difference of 663 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-339 or Zlin Z 43?
The MB-339 has a longer range at 1,760 km compared to the Zlin Z 43's 610 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-339 or Zlin Z 43?
The MB-339 has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 43's 3,800 meters (12,467 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-339 or Zlin Z 43?
The MB-339 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,897 kg compared to the Zlin Z 43's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-339 or Zlin Z 43?
The MB-339 is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the Zlin Z 43's 7.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-339 or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 entered service first in 1972, 7 years before the MB-339 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-339 or Zlin Z 43?
The MB-339 has been produced in greater numbers with 230 units compared to 144 units of the Zlin Z 43.