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Mi-34 Hermit vs Zlin Z 42

Mi-34 Hermit vs Zlin Z 42 at a glance — top speed 210 vs 230 km/h, range 450 vs 530 km, max takeoff weight 1,450 vs 920 kg, built 27 vs 57 units.

Mil Mi-34 Hermit military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-34 Hermit
Zlin Z 42 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 42
Specifications
Mi-34 Hermit Zlin Z 42
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Mil Zlin
First flight 17 November 1986 17 October 1967
Year introduced 1993 1970
Number produced 27 units 57 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area -- m² 13.2 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 9.1 m
Height 2.8 m 2.7 m
Length 11.4 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 210 km/h 230 km/h
Operational range 450 km 530 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,450 kg 920 kg
Empty weight 950 kg 600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 239 kW 1 x 134 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-34 Hermit or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 is faster with a maximum speed of 230 km/h compared to the Mi-34 Hermit's 210 km/h, a difference of 20 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-34 Hermit or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 has a longer range at 530 km compared to the Mi-34 Hermit's 450 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-34 Hermit or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the Mi-34 Hermit's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-34 Hermit or Zlin Z 42?
The Mi-34 Hermit has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,450 kg compared to the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-34 Hermit or Zlin Z 42?
The Mi-34 Hermit is longer at 11.4 meters compared to the Zlin Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-34 Hermit or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 entered service first in 1970, 23 years before the Mi-34 Hermit which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-34 Hermit or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 has been produced in greater numbers with 57 units compared to 27 units of the Mi-34 Hermit.