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TB-30 Epsilon vs Zlin Z 42

TB-30 Epsilon vs Zlin Z 42 at a glance — top speed 356 vs 230 km/h, range 1,300 vs 530 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 920 kg, built 19 vs 57 units.

Socata TB-30 Epsilon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 TB-30 Epsilon
Zlin Z 42 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 42
Specifications
TB-30 Epsilon Zlin Z 42
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Socata Zlin
First flight 22 December 1979 17 October 1967
Year introduced 1984 1970
Number produced 19 units 57 units
Average unit price $1 million --
Wing area 9.0 m² 13.2 m²
Wingspan 7.9 m 9.1 m
Height 2.7 m 2.7 m
Length 7.6 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 356 km/h 230 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 530 km
Service ceiling 7,010 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 920 kg
Empty weight 932 kg 600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 224 kW 1 x 134 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the TB-30 Epsilon or Zlin Z 42?
The TB-30 Epsilon is faster with a maximum speed of 356 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 126 km/h.
Which has longer range, the TB-30 Epsilon or Zlin Z 42?
The TB-30 Epsilon has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the TB-30 Epsilon or Zlin Z 42?
The TB-30 Epsilon has a higher service ceiling at 7,010 meters (22,998 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 42's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the TB-30 Epsilon or Zlin Z 42?
The TB-30 Epsilon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,250 kg compared to the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the TB-30 Epsilon or Zlin Z 42?
The TB-30 Epsilon is longer at 7.6 meters compared to the Zlin Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the TB-30 Epsilon or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 entered service first in 1970, 14 years before the TB-30 Epsilon which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the TB-30 Epsilon or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 has been produced in greater numbers with 57 units compared to 19 units of the TB-30 Epsilon.