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T-67 Firefly vs Zlin Z 42

T-67 Firefly vs Zlin Z 42 at a glance — top speed 282 vs 230 km/h, range 753 vs 530 km, max takeoff weight 1,157 vs 920 kg, built 250 vs 57 units.

Slingsby T-67 Firefly military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 T-67 Firefly
Zlin Z 42 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 42
Specifications
T-67 Firefly Zlin Z 42
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Slingsby Zlin
First flight 12 March 1974 17 October 1967
Year introduced 1974 1970
Number produced 250 units 57 units
Average unit price $500K --
Wing area 13.0 m² 13.2 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 9.1 m
Height 2.4 m 2.7 m
Length 7.6 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 282 km/h 230 km/h
Operational range 753 km 530 km
Service ceiling 5,791 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,157 kg 920 kg
Empty weight 794 kg 600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 134 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-67 Firefly or Zlin Z 42?
The T-67 Firefly is faster with a maximum speed of 282 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 52 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-67 Firefly or Zlin Z 42?
The T-67 Firefly has a longer range at 753 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-67 Firefly or Zlin Z 42?
The T-67 Firefly has a higher service ceiling at 5,791 meters (18,999 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 42's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-67 Firefly or Zlin Z 42?
The T-67 Firefly has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,157 kg compared to the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the T-67 Firefly or Zlin Z 42?
The T-67 Firefly is longer at 7.5 meters compared to the Zlin Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-67 Firefly or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 entered service first in 1970, 4 years before the T-67 Firefly which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-67 Firefly or Zlin Z 42?
The T-67 Firefly has been produced in greater numbers with 250 units compared to 57 units of the Zlin Z 42.