PA-44 Seminole vs Zlin Z 42
PA-44 Seminole vs Zlin Z 42 at a glance — top speed 311 vs 230 km/h, range 1,695 vs 530 km, max takeoff weight 1,724 vs 920 kg, built 926 vs 57 units.
Specifications
|
PA-44 Seminole |
Zlin Z 42 |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇨🇿 Czechia |
| Category |
Military Training Aircraft |
Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Piper |
Zlin |
| First flight |
1 January 1976 |
17 October 1967 |
| Year introduced |
1979 |
1970 |
| Number produced |
926 units |
57 units |
| Average unit price |
$600K |
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| Wing area |
17.1 m² |
13.2 m² |
| Wingspan |
11.8 m |
9.1 m |
| Height |
2.6 m |
2.7 m |
| Length |
8.4 m |
7.1 m |
| Maximum speed |
311 km/h |
230 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,695 km |
530 km |
| Service ceiling |
5,200 m |
5,500 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
1,724 kg |
920 kg |
| Empty weight |
1,068 kg |
600 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 130 kW
|
1 x 134 kW
|
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Which is faster, the PA-44 Seminole or Zlin Z 42?
The PA-44 Seminole is faster with a maximum speed of 311 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 81 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PA-44 Seminole or Zlin Z 42?
The PA-44 Seminole has a longer range at 1,695 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the PA-44 Seminole or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the PA-44 Seminole or Zlin Z 42?
The PA-44 Seminole has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,724 kg compared to the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the PA-44 Seminole or Zlin Z 42?
The PA-44 Seminole is longer at 8.4 meters compared to the Zlin Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the PA-44 Seminole or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 entered service first in 1970, 9 years before the PA-44 Seminole which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PA-44 Seminole or Zlin Z 42?
The PA-44 Seminole has been produced in greater numbers with 926 units compared to 57 units of the Zlin Z 42.
