T-2 Buckeye vs Zlin Z 43
T-2 Buckeye vs Zlin Z 43 at a glance — top speed 838 vs 235 km/h, range 1,683 vs 610 km, max takeoff weight 5,931 vs 1,350 kg, built 529 vs 144 units.
Specifications
|
T-2 Buckeye |
Zlin Z 43 |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇨🇿 Czechia |
| Category |
Military Training Aircraft |
Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
North American |
Zlin |
| First flight |
31 January 1958 |
10 December 1968 |
| Year introduced |
1959 |
1972 |
| Number produced |
529 units |
144 units |
| Average unit price |
$1 million |
$100K |
| Wing area |
24.0 m² |
14.5 m² |
| Wingspan |
11.6 m |
9.8 m |
| Height |
4.5 m |
2.9 m |
| Length |
11.0 m |
7.8 m |
| Maximum speed |
838 km/h |
235 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,683 km |
610 km |
| Service ceiling |
13,533 m |
3,800 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
5,931 kg |
1,350 kg |
| Empty weight |
3,652 kg |
730 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 1,338 kgf
|
1 x 160 kW
|
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Which is faster, the T-2 Buckeye or Zlin Z 43?
The T-2 Buckeye is faster with a maximum speed of 838 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 43's 235 km/h, a difference of 603 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-2 Buckeye or Zlin Z 43?
The T-2 Buckeye has a longer range at 1,683 km compared to the Zlin Z 43's 610 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-2 Buckeye or Zlin Z 43?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher service ceiling at 13,533 meters (44,399 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 43's 3,800 meters (12,467 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-2 Buckeye or Zlin Z 43?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,931 kg compared to the Zlin Z 43's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the T-2 Buckeye or Zlin Z 43?
The T-2 Buckeye is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the Zlin Z 43's 7.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the T-2 Buckeye or Zlin Z 43?
The T-2 Buckeye is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the Zlin Z 43 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the T-2 Buckeye or Zlin Z 43?
The T-2 Buckeye entered service first in 1959, 13 years before the Zlin Z 43 which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-2 Buckeye or Zlin Z 43?
The T-2 Buckeye has been produced in greater numbers with 529 units compared to 144 units of the Zlin Z 43.
