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T-41 Mescalero vs Zlin Z 42

T-41 Mescalero vs Zlin Z 42 at a glance — top speed 232 vs 230 km/h, range 1,159 vs 530 km, max takeoff weight 1,134 vs 920 kg, built 838 vs 57 units.

Cessna T-41 Mescalero military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-41 Mescalero
Zlin Z 42 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 42
Specifications
T-41 Mescalero Zlin Z 42
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Zlin
First flight 1 January 1964 17 October 1967
Year introduced 1965 1970
Number produced 838 units 57 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 14.8 m² 13.2 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 9.1 m
Height 2.7 m 2.7 m
Length 8.2 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 232 km/h 230 km/h
Operational range 1,159 km 530 km
Service ceiling 5,200 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,134 kg 920 kg
Empty weight 618 kg 600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 160 kW 1 x 134 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-41 Mescalero or Zlin Z 42?
The T-41 Mescalero is faster with a maximum speed of 232 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 2 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-41 Mescalero or Zlin Z 42?
The T-41 Mescalero has a longer range at 1,159 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-41 Mescalero or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-41 Mescalero or Zlin Z 42?
The T-41 Mescalero has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,134 kg compared to the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the T-41 Mescalero or Zlin Z 42?
The T-41 Mescalero is longer at 8.2 meters compared to the Zlin Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-41 Mescalero or Zlin Z 42?
The T-41 Mescalero entered service first in 1965, 5 years before the Zlin Z 42 which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-41 Mescalero or Zlin Z 42?
The T-41 Mescalero has been produced in greater numbers with 838 units compared to 57 units of the Zlin Z 42.