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T-50 Golden Eagle vs Zlin Z 42

T-50 Golden Eagle vs Zlin Z 42 at a glance — top speed 1,840 vs 230 km/h, range 1,851 vs 530 km, max takeoff weight 13,472 vs 920 kg, built 200 vs 57 units.

KAI T-50 Golden Eagle military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 T-50 Golden Eagle
Zlin Z 42 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 42
Specifications
T-50 Golden Eagle Zlin Z 42
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Zlin
First flight 20 August 2002 17 October 1967
Year introduced 2005 1970
Number produced 200 units 57 units
Average unit price $25 million --
Wing area 23.7 m² 13.2 m²
Wingspan 9.2 m 9.1 m
Height 4.8 m 2.7 m
Length 13.0 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 1840 km/h 230 km/h
Operational range 1,851 km 530 km
Service ceiling 16,764 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,472 kg 920 kg
Empty weight 6,441 kg 600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 5,409 kgf 1 x 134 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-50 Golden Eagle or Zlin Z 42?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,840 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 1,610 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-50 Golden Eagle or Zlin Z 42?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a longer range at 1,851 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-50 Golden Eagle or Zlin Z 42?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 42's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-50 Golden Eagle or Zlin Z 42?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,472 kg compared to the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the T-50 Golden Eagle or Zlin Z 42?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the Zlin Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-50 Golden Eagle or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 entered service first in 1970, 35 years before the T-50 Golden Eagle which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-50 Golden Eagle or Zlin Z 42?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 57 units of the Zlin Z 42.