Pilatus PC-24 vs Zlin Z 42
Pilatus PC-24 vs Zlin Z 42 at a glance — top speed 787 vs 230 km/h, range 3,700 vs 530 km, max takeoff weight 8,005 vs 920 kg, built 100 vs 57 units.
Specifications
|
Pilatus PC-24 |
Zlin Z 42 |
| Origin country |
🇨🇭 Switzerland |
🇨🇿 Czechia |
| Category |
Military Training Aircraft |
Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Pilatus |
Zlin |
| First flight |
11 May 2015 |
17 October 1967 |
| Year introduced |
2018 |
1970 |
| Number produced |
100 units |
57 units |
| Average unit price |
$12 million |
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| Wing area |
30.9 m² |
13.2 m² |
| Wingspan |
17.0 m |
9.1 m |
| Height |
5.3 m |
2.7 m |
| Length |
16.8 m |
7.1 m |
| Maximum speed |
787 km/h |
230 km/h |
| Operational range |
3,700 km |
530 km |
| Service ceiling |
13,716 m |
5,500 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
8,005 kg |
920 kg |
| Empty weight |
4,967 kg |
600 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 1,529 kgf
|
1 x 134 kW
|
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Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-24 or Zlin Z 42?
The Pilatus PC-24 is faster with a maximum speed of 787 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 557 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-24 or Zlin Z 42?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-24 or Zlin Z 42?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 42's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-24 or Zlin Z 42?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,005 kg compared to the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-24 or Zlin Z 42?
The Pilatus PC-24 is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the Zlin Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-24 or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 entered service first in 1970, 48 years before the Pilatus PC-24 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-24 or Zlin Z 42?
The Pilatus PC-24 has been produced in greater numbers with 100 units compared to 57 units of the Zlin Z 42.
