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PZL-130 Orlik vs Zlin Z 43

PZL-130 Orlik vs Zlin Z 43 at a glance — top speed 550 vs 235 km/h, range 2,200 vs 610 km, max takeoff weight 2,950 vs 1,350 kg, built 59 vs 144 units.

PZL-130 Orlik military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 PZL-130 Orlik
Zlin Z 43 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 43
Specifications
PZL-130 Orlik Zlin Z 43
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL Zlin
First flight 24 October 1983 10 December 1968
Year introduced 1994 1972
Number produced 59 units 144 units
Average unit price -- $100K
Wing area 14.6 m² 14.5 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 9.8 m
Height 3.5 m 2.9 m
Length 9.3 m 7.8 m
Maximum speed 550 km/h 235 km/h
Operational range 2,200 km 610 km
Service ceiling 10,000 m 3,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,950 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 1,825 kg 730 kg
Total thrust 1 x 559 kW 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PZL-130 Orlik or Zlin Z 43?
The PZL-130 Orlik is faster with a maximum speed of 550 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 43's 235 km/h, a difference of 315 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PZL-130 Orlik or Zlin Z 43?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the Zlin Z 43's 610 km.
Which can fly higher, the PZL-130 Orlik or Zlin Z 43?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 43's 3,800 meters (12,467 ft).
Which is heavier, the PZL-130 Orlik or Zlin Z 43?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,950 kg compared to the Zlin Z 43's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the PZL-130 Orlik or Zlin Z 43?
The PZL-130 Orlik is longer at 9.3 meters compared to the Zlin Z 43's 7.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the PZL-130 Orlik or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 entered service first in 1972, 22 years before the PZL-130 Orlik which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PZL-130 Orlik or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 has been produced in greater numbers with 144 units compared to 59 units of the PZL-130 Orlik.