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SW-4 Puszczyk vs Zlin Z 43

SW-4 Puszczyk vs Zlin Z 43 at a glance — top speed 260 vs 235 km/h, range 790 vs 610 km, max takeoff weight 1,800 vs 1,350 kg, built 40 vs 144 units.

PZL-Świdnik SW-4 Puszczyk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 SW-4 Puszczyk
Zlin Z 43 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 43
Specifications
SW-4 Puszczyk Zlin Z 43
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL-Świdnik Zlin
First flight 29 October 1996 10 December 1968
Year introduced 2002 1972
Number produced 40 units 144 units
Average unit price $700K $100K
Wing area -- m² 14.5 m²
Wingspan 9.0 m 9.8 m
Height 3.1 m 2.9 m
Length 10.6 m 7.8 m
Maximum speed 260 km/h 235 km/h
Operational range 790 km 610 km
Service ceiling 5,200 m 3,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,800 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 1,050 kg 730 kg
Total thrust 1 x 336 kW 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the SW-4 Puszczyk or Zlin Z 43?
The SW-4 Puszczyk is faster with a maximum speed of 260 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 43's 235 km/h, a difference of 25 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SW-4 Puszczyk or Zlin Z 43?
The SW-4 Puszczyk has a longer range at 790 km compared to the Zlin Z 43's 610 km.
Which can fly higher, the SW-4 Puszczyk or Zlin Z 43?
The SW-4 Puszczyk has a higher service ceiling at 5,200 meters (17,060 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 43's 3,800 meters (12,467 ft).
Which is heavier, the SW-4 Puszczyk or Zlin Z 43?
The SW-4 Puszczyk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,800 kg compared to the Zlin Z 43's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the SW-4 Puszczyk or Zlin Z 43?
The SW-4 Puszczyk is longer at 10.6 meters compared to the Zlin Z 43's 7.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the SW-4 Puszczyk or Zlin Z 43?
The SW-4 Puszczyk is more expensive at approximately $0.7 million per unit compared to the Zlin Z 43 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the SW-4 Puszczyk or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 entered service first in 1972, 30 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 43?
The Zlin Z 43 has been produced in greater numbers with 144 units compared to 40 units of the SW-4 Puszczyk.