Robinson R22 vs Zlin Z 43
Robinson R22 vs Zlin Z 43 at a glance — top speed 188 vs 235 km/h, range 387 vs 610 km, max takeoff weight 621 vs 1,350 kg, built 4,600 vs 144 units.
Specifications
|
Robinson R22 |
Zlin Z 43 |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇨🇿 Czechia |
| Category |
Military Training Aircraft |
Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Robinson |
Zlin |
| First flight |
28 August 1975 |
10 December 1968 |
| Year introduced |
1979 |
1972 |
| Number produced |
4600 units |
144 units |
| Average unit price |
$400K |
$100K |
| Wing area |
-- m² |
14.5 m² |
| Wingspan |
7.7 m |
9.8 m |
| Height |
2.5 m |
2.9 m |
| Length |
8.8 m |
7.8 m |
| Maximum speed |
188 km/h |
235 km/h |
| Operational range |
387 km |
610 km |
| Service ceiling |
4,267 m |
3,800 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
621 kg |
1,350 kg |
| Empty weight |
361 kg |
730 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 93 kW
|
1 x 160 kW
|
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Which is faster, the Robinson R22 or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 is faster with a maximum speed of 235 km/h compared to the Robinson R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 47 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Robinson R22 or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 has a longer range at 610 km compared to the Robinson R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the Robinson R22 or Zlin Z 43?
The Robinson R22 has a higher service ceiling at 4,267 meters (13,999 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 43's 3,800 meters (12,467 ft).
Which is heavier, the Robinson R22 or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,350 kg compared to the Robinson R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the Robinson R22 or Zlin Z 43?
The Robinson R22 is longer at 8.8 meters compared to the Zlin Z 43's 7.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Robinson R22 or Zlin Z 43?
The Robinson R22 is more expensive at approximately $0.4 million per unit compared to the Zlin Z 43 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Robinson R22 or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 entered service first in 1972, 7 years before the Robinson R22 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Robinson R22 or Zlin Z 43?
The Robinson R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 144 units of the Zlin Z 43.
