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Pilatus PC-24 vs Zlin Z 43

Pilatus PC-24 vs Zlin Z 43 at a glance — top speed 787 vs 235 km/h, range 3,700 vs 610 km, max takeoff weight 8,005 vs 1,350 kg, built 100 vs 144 units.

Pilatus PC-24 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-24
Zlin Z 43 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 43
Specifications
Pilatus PC-24 Zlin Z 43
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Zlin
First flight 11 May 2015 10 December 1968
Year introduced 2018 1972
Number produced 100 units 144 units
Average unit price $12 million $100K
Wing area 30.9 m² 14.5 m²
Wingspan 17.0 m 9.8 m
Height 5.3 m 2.9 m
Length 16.8 m 7.8 m
Maximum speed 787 km/h 235 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 610 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 3,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,005 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 4,967 kg 730 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,529 kgf 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-24 or Zlin Z 43?
The Pilatus PC-24 is faster with a maximum speed of 787 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 43's 235 km/h, a difference of 552 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-24 or Zlin Z 43?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the Zlin Z 43's 610 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-24 or Zlin Z 43?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 43's 3,800 meters (12,467 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-24 or Zlin Z 43?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,005 kg compared to the Zlin Z 43's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-24 or Zlin Z 43?
The Pilatus PC-24 is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the Zlin Z 43's 7.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Pilatus PC-24 or Zlin Z 43?
The Pilatus PC-24 is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the Zlin Z 43 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-24 or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 entered service first in 1972, 46 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 43?
The Zlin Z 43 has been produced in greater numbers with 144 units compared to 100 units of the Pilatus PC-24.