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SW-4 Puszczyk vs Zlin Z 42

SW-4 Puszczyk vs Zlin Z 42 at a glance — top speed 260 vs 230 km/h, range 790 vs 530 km, max takeoff weight 1,800 vs 920 kg, built 40 vs 57 units.

PZL-Świdnik SW-4 Puszczyk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 SW-4 Puszczyk
Zlin Z 42 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 42
Specifications
SW-4 Puszczyk Zlin Z 42
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL-Świdnik Zlin
First flight 29 October 1996 17 October 1967
Year introduced 2002 1970
Number produced 40 units 57 units
Average unit price $700K --
Wing area -- m² 13.2 m²
Wingspan 9.0 m 9.1 m
Height 3.1 m 2.7 m
Length 10.6 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 260 km/h 230 km/h
Operational range 790 km 530 km
Service ceiling 5,200 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,800 kg 920 kg
Empty weight 1,050 kg 600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 336 kW 1 x 134 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the SW-4 Puszczyk or Zlin Z 42?
The SW-4 Puszczyk is faster with a maximum speed of 260 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SW-4 Puszczyk or Zlin Z 42?
The SW-4 Puszczyk has a longer range at 790 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the SW-4 Puszczyk or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the SW-4 Puszczyk or Zlin Z 42?
The SW-4 Puszczyk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,800 kg compared to the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the SW-4 Puszczyk or Zlin Z 42?
The SW-4 Puszczyk is longer at 10.6 meters compared to the Zlin Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the SW-4 Puszczyk or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 entered service first in 1970, 32 years before the SW-4 Puszczyk which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SW-4 Puszczyk or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 has been produced in greater numbers with 57 units compared to 40 units of the SW-4 Puszczyk.