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Pilatus PC-21 vs Zlin Z 43

Pilatus PC-21 vs Zlin Z 43 at a glance — top speed 685 vs 235 km/h, range 1,333 vs 610 km, max takeoff weight 4,250 vs 1,350 kg, built 211 vs 144 units.

Pilatus PC-21 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-21
Zlin Z 43 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 43
Specifications
Pilatus PC-21 Zlin Z 43
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Zlin
First flight 1 July 2002 10 December 1968
Year introduced 2008 1972
Number produced 211 units 144 units
Average unit price $9 million $100K
Wing area 15.2 m² 14.5 m²
Wingspan 9.1 m 9.8 m
Height 3.8 m 2.9 m
Length 11.2 m 7.8 m
Maximum speed 685 km/h 235 km/h
Operational range 1,333 km 610 km
Service ceiling 11,580 m 3,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,250 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 2,270 kg 730 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,193 kW 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-21 or Zlin Z 43?
The Pilatus PC-21 is faster with a maximum speed of 685 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 43's 235 km/h, a difference of 450 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-21 or Zlin Z 43?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a longer range at 1,333 km compared to the Zlin Z 43's 610 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-21 or Zlin Z 43?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a higher service ceiling at 11,580 meters (37,992 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 43's 3,800 meters (12,467 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-21 or Zlin Z 43?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,250 kg compared to the Zlin Z 43's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-21 or Zlin Z 43?
The Pilatus PC-21 is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the Zlin Z 43's 7.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Pilatus PC-21 or Zlin Z 43?
The Pilatus PC-21 is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the Zlin Z 43 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-21 or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 entered service first in 1972, 36 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 43?
The Pilatus PC-21 has been produced in greater numbers with 211 units compared to 144 units of the Zlin Z 43.