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S330 / S333 vs Zlin Z 42

S330 / S333 vs Zlin Z 42 at a glance — top speed 194 vs 230 km/h, range 590 vs 530 km, max takeoff weight 1,157 vs 920 kg.

Schweizer S330 / S333 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S330 / S333
Zlin Z 42 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 42
Specifications
S330 / S333 Zlin Z 42
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Schweizer Zlin
First flight 14 June 1988 17 October 1967
Year introduced 1992 1970
Number produced N/A 57 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 55.2 m² 13.2 m²
Wingspan 8.4 m 9.1 m
Height 3.4 m 2.7 m
Length 9.5 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 194 km/h 230 km/h
Operational range 590 km 530 km
Service ceiling 3,962 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,157 kg 920 kg
Empty weight 549 kg 600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 213 kW 1 x 134 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the S330 / S333 or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 is faster with a maximum speed of 230 km/h compared to the S330 / S333's 194 km/h, a difference of 36 km/h.
Which has longer range, the S330 / S333 or Zlin Z 42?
The S330 / S333 has a longer range at 590 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the S330 / S333 or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the S330 / S333's 3,962 meters (12,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the S330 / S333 or Zlin Z 42?
The S330 / S333 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,157 kg compared to the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the S330 / S333 or Zlin Z 42?
The S330 / S333 is longer at 9.5 meters compared to the Zlin Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the S330 / S333 or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 entered service first in 1970, 22 years before the S330 / S333 which entered service in 1992.