Robinson R22 vs Zlin Z 42
Robinson R22 vs Zlin Z 42 at a glance — top speed 188 vs 230 km/h, range 387 vs 530 km, max takeoff weight 621 vs 920 kg, built 4,600 vs 57 units.
Specifications
|
Robinson R22 |
Zlin Z 42 |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇨🇿 Czechia |
| Category |
Military Training Aircraft |
Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Robinson |
Zlin |
| First flight |
28 August 1975 |
17 October 1967 |
| Year introduced |
1979 |
1970 |
| Number produced |
4600 units |
57 units |
| Average unit price |
$400K |
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| Wing area |
-- m² |
13.2 m² |
| Wingspan |
7.7 m |
9.1 m |
| Height |
2.5 m |
2.7 m |
| Length |
8.8 m |
7.1 m |
| Maximum speed |
188 km/h |
230 km/h |
| Operational range |
387 km |
530 km |
| Service ceiling |
4,267 m |
5,500 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
621 kg |
920 kg |
| Empty weight |
361 kg |
600 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 93 kW
|
1 x 134 kW
|
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Which is faster, the Robinson R22 or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 is faster with a maximum speed of 230 km/h compared to the Robinson R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 42 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Robinson R22 or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 has a longer range at 530 km compared to the Robinson R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the Robinson R22 or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the Robinson R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the Robinson R22 or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 920 kg compared to the Robinson R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the Robinson R22 or Zlin Z 42?
The Robinson R22 is longer at 8.8 meters compared to the Zlin Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Robinson R22 or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 entered service first in 1970, 9 years before the Robinson R22 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Robinson R22 or Zlin Z 42?
The Robinson R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 57 units of the Zlin Z 42.
