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Pilatus PC-9 vs Zlin Z 43

Pilatus PC-9 vs Zlin Z 43 at a glance — top speed 593 vs 235 km/h, range 1,537 vs 610 km, max takeoff weight 3,200 vs 1,350 kg, built 265 vs 144 units.

Pilatus PC-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-9
Zlin Z 43 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 43
Specifications
Pilatus PC-9 Zlin Z 43
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Zlin
First flight 7 May 1984 10 December 1968
Year introduced 1987 1972
Number produced 265 units 144 units
Average unit price -- $100K
Wing area 16.3 m² 14.5 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 9.8 m
Height 3.3 m 2.9 m
Length 10.2 m 7.8 m
Maximum speed 593 km/h 235 km/h
Operational range 1,537 km 610 km
Service ceiling 11,600 m 3,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,200 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 1,781 kg 730 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-9 or Zlin Z 43?
The Pilatus PC-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 43's 235 km/h, a difference of 358 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-9 or Zlin Z 43?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a longer range at 1,537 km compared to the Zlin Z 43's 610 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-9 or Zlin Z 43?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 43's 3,800 meters (12,467 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-9 or Zlin Z 43?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,200 kg compared to the Zlin Z 43's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-9 or Zlin Z 43?
The Pilatus PC-9 is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the Zlin Z 43's 7.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-9 or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 entered service first in 1972, 15 years before the Pilatus PC-9 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-9 or Zlin Z 43?
The Pilatus PC-9 has been produced in greater numbers with 265 units compared to 144 units of the Zlin Z 43.