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T-2 Buckeye vs Zlin Z 42

T-2 Buckeye vs Zlin Z 42 at a glance — top speed 838 vs 230 km/h, range 1,683 vs 530 km, max takeoff weight 5,931 vs 920 kg, built 529 vs 57 units.

North American T-2 Buckeye military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-2 Buckeye
Zlin Z 42 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 42
Specifications
T-2 Buckeye Zlin Z 42
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Zlin
First flight 31 January 1958 17 October 1967
Year introduced 1959 1970
Number produced 529 units 57 units
Average unit price $1 million --
Wing area 24.0 m² 13.2 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 9.1 m
Height 4.5 m 2.7 m
Length 11.0 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 838 km/h 230 km/h
Operational range 1,683 km 530 km
Service ceiling 13,533 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,931 kg 920 kg
Empty weight 3,652 kg 600 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,338 kgf 1 x 134 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-2 Buckeye or Zlin Z 42?
The T-2 Buckeye is faster with a maximum speed of 838 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 608 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-2 Buckeye or Zlin Z 42?
The T-2 Buckeye has a longer range at 1,683 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-2 Buckeye or Zlin Z 42?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher service ceiling at 13,533 meters (44,399 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 42's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-2 Buckeye or Zlin Z 42?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,931 kg compared to the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the T-2 Buckeye or Zlin Z 42?
The T-2 Buckeye is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the Zlin Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-2 Buckeye or Zlin Z 42?
The T-2 Buckeye entered service first in 1959, 11 years before the Zlin Z 42 which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-2 Buckeye or Zlin Z 42?
The T-2 Buckeye has been produced in greater numbers with 529 units compared to 57 units of the Zlin Z 42.