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TB-30 Epsilon vs Zlin Z 43

TB-30 Epsilon vs Zlin Z 43 at a glance — top speed 356 vs 235 km/h, range 1,300 vs 610 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 1,350 kg, built 19 vs 144 units.

Socata TB-30 Epsilon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 TB-30 Epsilon
Zlin Z 43 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 43
Specifications
TB-30 Epsilon Zlin Z 43
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Socata Zlin
First flight 22 December 1979 10 December 1968
Year introduced 1984 1972
Number produced 19 units 144 units
Average unit price $1 million $100K
Wing area 9.0 m² 14.5 m²
Wingspan 7.9 m 9.8 m
Height 2.7 m 2.9 m
Length 7.6 m 7.8 m
Maximum speed 356 km/h 235 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 610 km
Service ceiling 7,010 m 3,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 932 kg 730 kg
Total thrust 1 x 224 kW 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the TB-30 Epsilon or Zlin Z 43?
The TB-30 Epsilon is faster with a maximum speed of 356 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 43's 235 km/h, a difference of 121 km/h.
Which has longer range, the TB-30 Epsilon or Zlin Z 43?
The TB-30 Epsilon has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the Zlin Z 43's 610 km.
Which can fly higher, the TB-30 Epsilon or Zlin Z 43?
The TB-30 Epsilon has a higher service ceiling at 7,010 meters (22,998 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 43's 3,800 meters (12,467 ft).
Which is heavier, the TB-30 Epsilon or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,350 kg compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the TB-30 Epsilon or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 is longer at 7.8 meters compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the TB-30 Epsilon or Zlin Z 43?
The TB-30 Epsilon is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the Zlin Z 43 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the TB-30 Epsilon or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 entered service first in 1972, 12 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 43?
The Zlin Z 43 has been produced in greater numbers with 144 units compared to 19 units of the TB-30 Epsilon.