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T-28 Trojan vs Zlin Z 42

T-28 Trojan vs Zlin Z 42 at a glance — top speed 552 vs 230 km/h, range 1,710 vs 530 km, max takeoff weight 3,856 vs 920 kg, built 1,948 vs 57 units.

North American T-28 Trojan military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-28 Trojan
Zlin Z 42 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 42
Specifications
T-28 Trojan Zlin Z 42
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Zlin
First flight 24 September 1949 17 October 1967
Year introduced 1950 1970
Number produced 1948 units 57 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 24.9 m² 13.2 m²
Wingspan 12.2 m 9.1 m
Height 3.9 m 2.7 m
Length 10.1 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 552 km/h 230 km/h
Operational range 1,710 km 530 km
Service ceiling 10,800 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,856 kg 920 kg
Empty weight 2,914 kg 600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,063 kW 1 x 134 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-28 Trojan or Zlin Z 42?
The T-28 Trojan is faster with a maximum speed of 552 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 322 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-28 Trojan or Zlin Z 42?
The T-28 Trojan has a longer range at 1,710 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-28 Trojan or Zlin Z 42?
The T-28 Trojan has a higher service ceiling at 10,800 meters (35,433 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 42's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-28 Trojan or Zlin Z 42?
The T-28 Trojan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,856 kg compared to the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the T-28 Trojan or Zlin Z 42?
The T-28 Trojan is longer at 10.1 meters compared to the Zlin Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-28 Trojan or Zlin Z 42?
The T-28 Trojan entered service first in 1950, 20 years before the Zlin Z 42 which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-28 Trojan or Zlin Z 42?
The T-28 Trojan has been produced in greater numbers with 1,948 units compared to 57 units of the Zlin Z 42.