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T-41 Mescalero vs Zlin Z 43

T-41 Mescalero vs Zlin Z 43 at a glance — top speed 232 vs 235 km/h, range 1,159 vs 610 km, max takeoff weight 1,134 vs 1,350 kg, built 838 vs 144 units.

Cessna T-41 Mescalero military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-41 Mescalero
Zlin Z 43 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 43
Specifications
T-41 Mescalero Zlin Z 43
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Zlin
First flight 1 January 1964 10 December 1968
Year introduced 1965 1972
Number produced 838 units 144 units
Average unit price -- $100K
Wing area 14.8 m² 14.5 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 9.8 m
Height 2.7 m 2.9 m
Length 8.2 m 7.8 m
Maximum speed 232 km/h 235 km/h
Operational range 1,159 km 610 km
Service ceiling 5,200 m 3,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,134 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 618 kg 730 kg
Total thrust 1 x 160 kW 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-41 Mescalero or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 is faster with a maximum speed of 235 km/h compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 232 km/h, a difference of 3 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-41 Mescalero or Zlin Z 43?
The T-41 Mescalero has a longer range at 1,159 km compared to the Zlin Z 43's 610 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-41 Mescalero or Zlin Z 43?
The T-41 Mescalero has a higher service ceiling at 5,200 meters (17,060 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 43's 3,800 meters (12,467 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-41 Mescalero or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,350 kg compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the T-41 Mescalero or Zlin Z 43?
The T-41 Mescalero is longer at 8.2 meters compared to the Zlin Z 43's 7.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-41 Mescalero or Zlin Z 43?
The T-41 Mescalero entered service first in 1965, 7 years before the Zlin Z 43 which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-41 Mescalero or Zlin Z 43?
The T-41 Mescalero has been produced in greater numbers with 838 units compared to 144 units of the Zlin Z 43.