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T-6 Texan II vs Zlin Z 42

T-6 Texan II vs Zlin Z 42 at a glance — top speed 585 vs 230 km/h, range 1,700 vs 530 km, max takeoff weight 2,858 vs 920 kg, built 850 vs 57 units.

Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
Zlin Z 42 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 42
Specifications
T-6 Texan II Zlin Z 42
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Zlin
First flight 23 December 1992 17 October 1967
Year introduced 2001 1970
Number produced 850 units 57 units
Average unit price $4.3 million --
Wing area 16.3 m² 13.2 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 9.1 m
Height 3.3 m 2.7 m
Length 10.2 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 585 km/h 230 km/h
Operational range 1,700 km 530 km
Service ceiling 9,449 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,858 kg 920 kg
Empty weight 2,135 kg 600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 932 kW 1 x 134 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-6 Texan II or Zlin Z 42?
The T-6 Texan II is faster with a maximum speed of 585 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 355 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-6 Texan II or Zlin Z 42?
The T-6 Texan II has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-6 Texan II or Zlin Z 42?
The T-6 Texan II has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 42's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-6 Texan II or Zlin Z 42?
The T-6 Texan II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,858 kg compared to the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the T-6 Texan II or Zlin Z 42?
The T-6 Texan II is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the Zlin Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-6 Texan II or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 entered service first in 1970, 31 years before the T-6 Texan II which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-6 Texan II or Zlin Z 42?
The T-6 Texan II has been produced in greater numbers with 850 units compared to 57 units of the Zlin Z 42.