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T-33 Shooting Star vs Zlin Z 43

T-33 Shooting Star vs Zlin Z 43 at a glance — top speed 970 vs 235 km/h, range 2,052 vs 610 km, max takeoff weight 6,832 vs 1,350 kg, built 6,557 vs 144 units.

Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-33 Shooting Star
Zlin Z 43 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 43
Specifications
T-33 Shooting Star Zlin Z 43
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Zlin
First flight 22 March 1948 10 December 1968
Year introduced 1948 1972
Number produced 6557 units 144 units
Average unit price -- $100K
Wing area 21.8 m² 14.5 m²
Wingspan 11.8 m 9.8 m
Height 3.6 m 2.9 m
Length 11.5 m 7.8 m
Maximum speed 970 km/h 235 km/h
Operational range 2,052 km 610 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 3,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,832 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 3,794 kg 730 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,086 kgf 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-33 Shooting Star or Zlin Z 43?
The T-33 Shooting Star is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 43's 235 km/h, a difference of 735 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-33 Shooting Star or Zlin Z 43?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a longer range at 2,052 km compared to the Zlin Z 43's 610 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-33 Shooting Star or Zlin Z 43?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 43's 3,800 meters (12,467 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-33 Shooting Star or Zlin Z 43?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,832 kg compared to the Zlin Z 43's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the T-33 Shooting Star or Zlin Z 43?
The T-33 Shooting Star is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the Zlin Z 43's 7.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-33 Shooting Star or Zlin Z 43?
The T-33 Shooting Star entered service first in 1948, 24 years before the Zlin Z 43 which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-33 Shooting Star or Zlin Z 43?
The T-33 Shooting Star has been produced in greater numbers with 6,557 units compared to 144 units of the Zlin Z 43.