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Aermacchi S-211 vs Zlin Z 42

Aermacchi S-211 vs Zlin Z 42 at a glance — top speed 667 vs 230 km/h, range 1,668 vs 530 km, max takeoff weight 2,750 vs 920 kg, built 60 vs 57 units.

Aermacchi S-211 military training aircraft side profile drawing
Zlin Z 42 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 42
Specifications
Aermacchi S-211 Zlin Z 42
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Zlin
First flight 10 April 1981 17 October 1967
Year introduced 1984 1970
Number produced 60 units 57 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 12.6 m² 13.2 m²
Wingspan 8.4 m 9.1 m
Height 3.8 m 2.7 m
Length 9.3 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 667 km/h 230 km/h
Operational range 1,668 km 530 km
Service ceiling 12,200 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,750 kg 920 kg
Empty weight 1,850 kg 600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,131 kgf 1 x 134 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Aermacchi S-211 or Zlin Z 42?
The Aermacchi S-211 is faster with a maximum speed of 667 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 437 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Aermacchi S-211 or Zlin Z 42?
The Aermacchi S-211 has a longer range at 1,668 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the Aermacchi S-211 or Zlin Z 42?
The Aermacchi S-211 has a higher service ceiling at 12,200 meters (40,026 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 42's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Aermacchi S-211 or Zlin Z 42?
The Aermacchi S-211 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,750 kg compared to the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the Aermacchi S-211 or Zlin Z 42?
The Aermacchi S-211 is longer at 9.3 meters compared to the Zlin Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Aermacchi S-211 or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 entered service first in 1970, 14 years before the Aermacchi S-211 which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Aermacchi S-211 or Zlin Z 42?
The Aermacchi S-211 has been produced in greater numbers with 60 units compared to 57 units of the Zlin Z 42.