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Aermacchi S-211 vs Zlin Z 43

Aermacchi S-211 vs Zlin Z 43 at a glance — top speed 667 vs 235 km/h, range 1,668 vs 610 km, max takeoff weight 2,750 vs 1,350 kg, built 60 vs 144 units.

Aermacchi S-211 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Aermacchi S-211
Zlin Z 43 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 43
Specifications
Aermacchi S-211 Zlin Z 43
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Zlin
First flight 10 April 1981 10 December 1968
Year introduced 1984 1972
Number produced 60 units 144 units
Average unit price -- $100K
Wing area 12.6 m² 14.5 m²
Wingspan 8.4 m 9.8 m
Height 3.8 m 2.9 m
Length 9.3 m 7.8 m
Maximum speed 667 km/h 235 km/h
Operational range 1,668 km 610 km
Service ceiling 12,200 m 3,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,750 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 1,850 kg 730 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,131 kgf 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Aermacchi S-211 or Zlin Z 43?
The Aermacchi S-211 is faster with a maximum speed of 667 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 43's 235 km/h, a difference of 432 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Aermacchi S-211 or Zlin Z 43?
The Aermacchi S-211 has a longer range at 1,668 km compared to the Zlin Z 43's 610 km.
Which can fly higher, the Aermacchi S-211 or Zlin Z 43?
The Aermacchi S-211 has a higher service ceiling at 12,200 meters (40,026 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 43's 3,800 meters (12,467 ft).
Which is heavier, the Aermacchi S-211 or Zlin Z 43?
The Aermacchi S-211 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,750 kg compared to the Zlin Z 43's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the Aermacchi S-211 or Zlin Z 43?
The Aermacchi S-211 is longer at 9.3 meters compared to the Zlin Z 43's 7.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Aermacchi S-211 or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 entered service first in 1972, 12 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 43?
The Zlin Z 43 has been produced in greater numbers with 144 units compared to 60 units of the Aermacchi S-211.