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T-6 Texan II vs Zlin Z 43

T-6 Texan II vs Zlin Z 43 at a glance — top speed 585 vs 235 km/h, range 1,700 vs 610 km, max takeoff weight 2,858 vs 1,350 kg, built 850 vs 144 units.

Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
Zlin Z 43 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 43
Specifications
T-6 Texan II Zlin Z 43
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Zlin
First flight 23 December 1992 10 December 1968
Year introduced 2001 1972
Number produced 850 units 144 units
Average unit price $4.3 million $100K
Wing area 16.3 m² 14.5 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 9.8 m
Height 3.3 m 2.9 m
Length 10.2 m 7.8 m
Maximum speed 585 km/h 235 km/h
Operational range 1,700 km 610 km
Service ceiling 9,449 m 3,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,858 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 2,135 kg 730 kg
Total thrust 1 x 932 kW 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-6 Texan II or Zlin Z 43?
The T-6 Texan II is faster with a maximum speed of 585 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 43's 235 km/h, a difference of 350 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-6 Texan II or Zlin Z 43?
The T-6 Texan II has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the Zlin Z 43's 610 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-6 Texan II or Zlin Z 43?
The T-6 Texan II has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 43's 3,800 meters (12,467 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-6 Texan II or Zlin Z 43?
The T-6 Texan II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,858 kg compared to the Zlin Z 43's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the T-6 Texan II or Zlin Z 43?
The T-6 Texan II is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the Zlin Z 43's 7.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the T-6 Texan II or Zlin Z 43?
The T-6 Texan II is more expensive at approximately $4.3 million per unit compared to the Zlin Z 43 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the T-6 Texan II or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 entered service first in 1972, 29 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 43?
The T-6 Texan II has been produced in greater numbers with 850 units compared to 144 units of the Zlin Z 43.