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T-39 Sabreliner vs Zlin Z 42

T-39 Sabreliner vs Zlin Z 42 at a glance — top speed 885 vs 230 km/h, range 4,020 vs 530 km, max takeoff weight 8,056 vs 920 kg, built 200 vs 57 units.

North American T-39 Sabreliner military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-39 Sabreliner
Zlin Z 42 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 42
Specifications
T-39 Sabreliner Zlin Z 42
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Zlin
First flight 16 September 1958 17 October 1967
Year introduced 1962 1970
Number produced 200 units 57 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 31.8 m² 13.2 m²
Wingspan 13.6 m 9.1 m
Height 4.9 m 2.7 m
Length 13.4 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 885 km/h 230 km/h
Operational range 4,020 km 530 km
Service ceiling 12,192 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,056 kg 920 kg
Empty weight 4,199 kg 600 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,361 kgf 1 x 134 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-39 Sabreliner or Zlin Z 42?
The T-39 Sabreliner is faster with a maximum speed of 885 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 655 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-39 Sabreliner or Zlin Z 42?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a longer range at 4,020 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-39 Sabreliner or Zlin Z 42?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher service ceiling at 12,192 meters (40,000 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 42's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-39 Sabreliner or Zlin Z 42?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,056 kg compared to the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the T-39 Sabreliner or Zlin Z 42?
The T-39 Sabreliner is longer at 13.4 meters compared to the Zlin Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-39 Sabreliner or Zlin Z 42?
The T-39 Sabreliner entered service first in 1962, 8 years before the Zlin Z 42 which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-39 Sabreliner or Zlin Z 42?
The T-39 Sabreliner has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 57 units of the Zlin Z 42.