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T-7 Red Hawk vs Zlin Z 42

T-7 Red Hawk vs Zlin Z 42 at a glance — top speed 1,300 vs 230 km/h, range 1,830 vs 530 km, max takeoff weight 5,500 vs 920 kg, built 2 vs 57 units.

Boeing T-7 Red Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-7 Red Hawk
Zlin Z 42 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 42
Specifications
T-7 Red Hawk Zlin Z 42
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Zlin
First flight 20 December 2016 17 October 1967
Year introduced 2028 1970
Number produced 2 units 57 units
Average unit price $22 million --
Wing area -- m² 13.2 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 9.1 m
Height 4.0 m 2.7 m
Length 15.2 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 1300 km/h 230 km/h
Operational range 1,830 km 530 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,500 kg 920 kg
Empty weight 3,250 kg 600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 8,029 kgf 1 x 134 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-7 Red Hawk or Zlin Z 42?
The T-7 Red Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,300 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 1,070 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-7 Red Hawk or Zlin Z 42?
The T-7 Red Hawk has a longer range at 1,830 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-7 Red Hawk or Zlin Z 42?
The T-7 Red Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 42's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-7 Red Hawk or Zlin Z 42?
The T-7 Red Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,500 kg compared to the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the T-7 Red Hawk or Zlin Z 42?
The T-7 Red Hawk is longer at 15.2 meters compared to the Zlin Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-7 Red Hawk or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 entered service first in 1970, 58 years before the T-7 Red Hawk which entered service in 2028.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-7 Red Hawk or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 has been produced in greater numbers with 57 units compared to 2 units of the T-7 Red Hawk.