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T-23 Uirapuru vs Zlin Z 42

T-23 Uirapuru vs Zlin Z 42 at a glance — top speed 225 vs 230 km/h, range 800 vs 530 km, max takeoff weight 840 vs 920 kg, built 155 vs 57 units.

Aerotec T-23 Uirapuru military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 T-23 Uirapuru
Zlin Z 42 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 42
Specifications
T-23 Uirapuru Zlin Z 42
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aerotec Zlin
First flight 2 June 1965 17 October 1967
Year introduced 1968 1970
Number produced 155 units 57 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 13.5 m² 13.2 m²
Wingspan 8.5 m 9.1 m
Height 2.7 m 2.7 m
Length 6.6 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 225 km/h 230 km/h
Operational range 800 km 530 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 840 kg 920 kg
Empty weight 540 kg 600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 120 kW 1 x 134 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-23 Uirapuru or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 is faster with a maximum speed of 230 km/h compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 225 km/h, a difference of 5 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-23 Uirapuru or Zlin Z 42?
The T-23 Uirapuru has a longer range at 800 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-23 Uirapuru or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-23 Uirapuru or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 920 kg compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 840 kg.
Which is larger, the T-23 Uirapuru or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 is longer at 7.1 meters compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 6.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-23 Uirapuru or Zlin Z 42?
The T-23 Uirapuru entered service first in 1968, 2 years before the Zlin Z 42 which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-23 Uirapuru or Zlin Z 42?
The T-23 Uirapuru has been produced in greater numbers with 155 units compared to 57 units of the Zlin Z 42.