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S330 / S333 vs Zlin Z 43

S330 / S333 vs Zlin Z 43 at a glance — top speed 194 vs 235 km/h, range 590 vs 610 km, max takeoff weight 1,157 vs 1,350 kg.

Schweizer S330 / S333 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S330 / S333
Zlin Z 43 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 43
Specifications
S330 / S333 Zlin Z 43
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Schweizer Zlin
First flight 14 June 1988 10 December 1968
Year introduced 1992 1972
Number produced N/A 144 units
Average unit price -- $100K
Wing area 55.2 m² 14.5 m²
Wingspan 8.4 m 9.8 m
Height 3.4 m 2.9 m
Length 9.5 m 7.8 m
Maximum speed 194 km/h 235 km/h
Operational range 590 km 610 km
Service ceiling 3,962 m 3,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,157 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 549 kg 730 kg
Total thrust 1 x 213 kW 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the S330 / S333 or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 is faster with a maximum speed of 235 km/h compared to the S330 / S333's 194 km/h, a difference of 41 km/h.
Which has longer range, the S330 / S333 or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 has a longer range at 610 km compared to the S330 / S333's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the S330 / S333 or Zlin Z 43?
The S330 / S333 has a higher service ceiling at 3,962 meters (12,998 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 43's 3,800 meters (12,467 ft).
Which is heavier, the S330 / S333 or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,350 kg compared to the S330 / S333's 1,157 kg.
Which is larger, the S330 / S333 or Zlin Z 43?
The S330 / S333 is longer at 9.5 meters compared to the Zlin Z 43's 7.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the S330 / S333 or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 entered service first in 1972, 20 years before the S330 / S333 which entered service in 1992.