T-38 Talon vs Zlin Z 42
T-38 Talon vs Zlin Z 42 at a glance — top speed 1,381 vs 230 km/h, range 1,835 vs 530 km, max takeoff weight 5,670 vs 920 kg, built 1,189 vs 57 units.
Specifications
|
T-38 Talon |
Zlin Z 42 |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇨🇿 Czechia |
| Category |
Military Training Aircraft |
Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Northrop |
Zlin |
| First flight |
10 March 1959 |
17 October 1967 |
| Year introduced |
1961 |
1970 |
| Number produced |
1189 units |
57 units |
| Average unit price |
-- |
-- |
| Wing area |
16.0 m² |
13.2 m² |
| Wingspan |
7.7 m |
9.1 m |
| Height |
3.9 m |
2.7 m |
| Length |
14.1 m |
7.1 m |
| Maximum speed |
1381 km/h |
230 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,835 km |
530 km |
| Service ceiling |
15,240 m |
5,500 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
5,670 kg |
920 kg |
| Empty weight |
3,266 kg |
600 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 1,216 kgf
|
1 x 134 kW
|
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Which is faster, the T-38 Talon or Zlin Z 42?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 1,151 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-38 Talon or Zlin Z 42?
The T-38 Talon has a longer range at 1,835 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-38 Talon or Zlin Z 42?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 42's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-38 Talon or Zlin Z 42?
The T-38 Talon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the T-38 Talon or Zlin Z 42?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the Zlin Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-38 Talon or Zlin Z 42?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 9 years before the Zlin Z 42 which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-38 Talon or Zlin Z 42?
The T-38 Talon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,189 units compared to 57 units of the Zlin Z 42.
