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T-5 Brave Eagle vs Zlin Z 43

T-5 Brave Eagle vs Zlin Z 43 at a glance — top speed 1,030 vs 235 km/h, range 1,350 vs 610 km, built 17 vs 144 units.

KAI T-5 Brave Eagle military training aircraft side profile drawing
Zlin Z 43 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 43
Specifications
T-5 Brave Eagle Zlin Z 43
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Zlin
First flight 10 June 2020 10 December 1968
Year introduced 2021 1972
Number produced 17 units 144 units
Average unit price -- $100K
Wing area -- m² 14.5 m²
Wingspan 9.0 m 9.8 m
Height 4.6 m 2.9 m
Length 13.7 m 7.8 m
Maximum speed 1030 km/h 235 km/h
Operational range 1,350 km 610 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 3,800 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 4,500 kg 730 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,835 kgf 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-5 Brave Eagle or Zlin Z 43?
The T-5 Brave Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,030 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 43's 235 km/h, a difference of 795 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-5 Brave Eagle or Zlin Z 43?
The T-5 Brave Eagle has a longer range at 1,350 km compared to the Zlin Z 43's 610 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-5 Brave Eagle or Zlin Z 43?
The T-5 Brave Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 43's 3,800 meters (12,467 ft).
Which is larger, the T-5 Brave Eagle or Zlin Z 43?
The T-5 Brave Eagle is longer at 13.7 meters compared to the Zlin Z 43's 7.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-5 Brave Eagle or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 entered service first in 1972, 49 years before the T-5 Brave Eagle which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-5 Brave Eagle or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 has been produced in greater numbers with 144 units compared to 17 units of the T-5 Brave Eagle.