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T-45 Goshawk vs Zlin Z 42

T-45 Goshawk vs Zlin Z 42 at a glance — top speed 1,038 vs 230 km/h, range 1,300 vs 530 km, max takeoff weight 6,387 vs 920 kg, built 221 vs 57 units.

McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇺🇸 T-45 Goshawk
Zlin Z 42 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 42
Specifications
T-45 Goshawk Zlin Z 42
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Zlin
First flight 16 April 1988 17 October 1967
Year introduced 1992 1970
Number produced 221 units 57 units
Average unit price $21 million --
Wing area 17.7 m² 13.2 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 9.1 m
Height 4.1 m 2.7 m
Length 12.0 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 1038 km/h 230 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 530 km
Service ceiling 12,954 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,387 kg 920 kg
Empty weight 4,460 kg 600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,507 kgf 1 x 134 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-45 Goshawk or Zlin Z 42?
The T-45 Goshawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 808 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-45 Goshawk or Zlin Z 42?
The T-45 Goshawk has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-45 Goshawk or Zlin Z 42?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher service ceiling at 12,954 meters (42,500 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 42's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-45 Goshawk or Zlin Z 42?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,387 kg compared to the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the T-45 Goshawk or Zlin Z 42?
The T-45 Goshawk is longer at 12.0 meters compared to the Zlin Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-45 Goshawk or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 entered service first in 1970, 22 years before the T-45 Goshawk which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-45 Goshawk or Zlin Z 42?
The T-45 Goshawk has been produced in greater numbers with 221 units compared to 57 units of the Zlin Z 42.