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PC-7 Turbo Trainer vs Zlin Z 42

PC-7 Turbo Trainer vs Zlin Z 42 at a glance — top speed 412 vs 230 km/h, range 1,200 vs 530 km, max takeoff weight 2,700 vs 920 kg, built 618 vs 57 units.

Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Zlin Z 42 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 42
Specifications
PC-7 Turbo Trainer Zlin Z 42
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Zlin
First flight 12 April 1966 17 October 1967
Year introduced 1978 1970
Number produced 618 units 57 units
Average unit price $1.5 million --
Wing area 16.6 m² 13.2 m²
Wingspan 10.4 m 9.1 m
Height 3.2 m 2.7 m
Length 9.8 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 412 km/h 230 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km 530 km
Service ceiling 10,060 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,700 kg 920 kg
Empty weight 1,330 kg 600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 410 kW 1 x 134 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or Zlin Z 42?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer is faster with a maximum speed of 412 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 182 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or Zlin Z 42?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a longer range at 1,200 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or Zlin Z 42?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a higher service ceiling at 10,060 meters (33,005 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 42's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or Zlin Z 42?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,700 kg compared to the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or Zlin Z 42?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer is longer at 9.8 meters compared to the Zlin Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 entered service first in 1970, 8 years before the PC-7 Turbo Trainer which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or Zlin Z 42?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has been produced in greater numbers with 618 units compared to 57 units of the Zlin Z 42.