Pilatus PC-21 vs Zlin Z 42
Pilatus PC-21 vs Zlin Z 42 at a glance — top speed 685 vs 230 km/h, range 1,333 vs 530 km, max takeoff weight 4,250 vs 920 kg, built 211 vs 57 units.
Specifications
|
Pilatus PC-21 |
Zlin Z 42 |
| Origin country |
🇨🇭 Switzerland |
🇨🇿 Czechia |
| Category |
Military Training Aircraft |
Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Pilatus |
Zlin |
| First flight |
1 July 2002 |
17 October 1967 |
| Year introduced |
2008 |
1970 |
| Number produced |
211 units |
57 units |
| Average unit price |
$9 million |
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| Wing area |
15.2 m² |
13.2 m² |
| Wingspan |
9.1 m |
9.1 m |
| Height |
3.8 m |
2.7 m |
| Length |
11.2 m |
7.1 m |
| Maximum speed |
685 km/h |
230 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,333 km |
530 km |
| Service ceiling |
11,580 m |
5,500 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
4,250 kg |
920 kg |
| Empty weight |
2,270 kg |
600 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 1,193 kW
|
1 x 134 kW
|
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Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-21 or Zlin Z 42?
The Pilatus PC-21 is faster with a maximum speed of 685 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 455 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-21 or Zlin Z 42?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a longer range at 1,333 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-21 or Zlin Z 42?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a higher service ceiling at 11,580 meters (37,992 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 42's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-21 or Zlin Z 42?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,250 kg compared to the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-21 or Zlin Z 42?
The Pilatus PC-21 is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the Zlin Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-21 or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 entered service first in 1970, 38 years before the Pilatus PC-21 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-21 or Zlin Z 42?
The Pilatus PC-21 has been produced in greater numbers with 211 units compared to 57 units of the Zlin Z 42.
