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T-50 Golden Eagle vs Zlin Z 43

T-50 Golden Eagle vs Zlin Z 43 at a glance — top speed 1,840 vs 235 km/h, range 1,851 vs 610 km, max takeoff weight 13,472 vs 1,350 kg, built 200 vs 144 units.

KAI T-50 Golden Eagle military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 T-50 Golden Eagle
Zlin Z 43 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 43
Specifications
T-50 Golden Eagle Zlin Z 43
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Zlin
First flight 20 August 2002 10 December 1968
Year introduced 2005 1972
Number produced 200 units 144 units
Average unit price $25 million $100K
Wing area 23.7 m² 14.5 m²
Wingspan 9.2 m 9.8 m
Height 4.8 m 2.9 m
Length 13.0 m 7.8 m
Maximum speed 1840 km/h 235 km/h
Operational range 1,851 km 610 km
Service ceiling 16,764 m 3,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,472 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 6,441 kg 730 kg
Total thrust 1 x 5,409 kgf 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-50 Golden Eagle or Zlin Z 43?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,840 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 43's 235 km/h, a difference of 1,605 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-50 Golden Eagle or Zlin Z 43?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a longer range at 1,851 km compared to the Zlin Z 43's 610 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-50 Golden Eagle or Zlin Z 43?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 43's 3,800 meters (12,467 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-50 Golden Eagle or Zlin Z 43?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,472 kg compared to the Zlin Z 43's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the T-50 Golden Eagle or Zlin Z 43?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the Zlin Z 43's 7.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the T-50 Golden Eagle or Zlin Z 43?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the Zlin Z 43 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the T-50 Golden Eagle or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 entered service first in 1972, 33 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 43?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 144 units of the Zlin Z 43.