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T-25 Universal vs Zlin Z 42

T-25 Universal vs Zlin Z 42 at a glance — top speed 300 vs 230 km/h, range 1,500 vs 530 km, max takeoff weight 1,700 vs 920 kg, built 189 vs 57 units.

Neiva T-25 Universal military training aircraft side profile drawing
Zlin Z 42 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 42
Specifications
T-25 Universal Zlin Z 42
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Neiva Zlin
First flight 29 April 1966 17 October 1967
Year introduced 1971 1970
Number produced 189 units 57 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 17.2 m² 13.2 m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 9.1 m
Height 3.0 m 2.7 m
Length 8.6 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 230 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km 530 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,700 kg 920 kg
Empty weight 1,150 kg 600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 220 kW 1 x 134 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-25 Universal or Zlin Z 42?
The T-25 Universal is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 70 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-25 Universal or Zlin Z 42?
The T-25 Universal has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-25 Universal or Zlin Z 42?
The T-25 Universal has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 42's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-25 Universal or Zlin Z 42?
The T-25 Universal has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,700 kg compared to the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the T-25 Universal or Zlin Z 42?
The T-25 Universal is longer at 8.6 meters compared to the Zlin Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-25 Universal or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 entered service first in 1970, 1 years before the T-25 Universal which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-25 Universal or Zlin Z 42?
The T-25 Universal has been produced in greater numbers with 189 units compared to 57 units of the Zlin Z 42.