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Tu-134 Crusty vs Zlin Z 43

Tu-134 Crusty vs Zlin Z 43 at a glance — top speed 950 vs 235 km/h, range 3,000 vs 610 km, max takeoff weight 47,600 vs 1,350 kg, built 854 vs 144 units.

Tupolev Tu-134 Crusty military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-134 Crusty
Zlin Z 43 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 43
Specifications
Tu-134 Crusty Zlin Z 43
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Tupolev Zlin
First flight 29 July 1963 10 December 1968
Year introduced 1970 1972
Number produced 854 units 144 units
Average unit price -- $100K
Wing area 127.3 m² 14.5 m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 9.8 m
Height 9.0 m 2.9 m
Length 37.1 m 7.8 m
Maximum speed 950 km/h 235 km/h
Operational range 3,000 km 610 km
Service ceiling 12,100 m 3,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 47,600 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 27,960 kg 730 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,799 kgf 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Tu-134 Crusty or Zlin Z 43?
The Tu-134 Crusty is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 43's 235 km/h, a difference of 715 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Tu-134 Crusty or Zlin Z 43?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the Zlin Z 43's 610 km.
Which can fly higher, the Tu-134 Crusty or Zlin Z 43?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher service ceiling at 12,100 meters (39,698 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 43's 3,800 meters (12,467 ft).
Which is heavier, the Tu-134 Crusty or Zlin Z 43?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,600 kg compared to the Zlin Z 43's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the Tu-134 Crusty or Zlin Z 43?
The Tu-134 Crusty is longer at 37.1 meters compared to the Zlin Z 43's 7.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Tu-134 Crusty or Zlin Z 43?
The Tu-134 Crusty entered service first in 1970, 2 years before the Zlin Z 43 which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Tu-134 Crusty or Zlin Z 43?
The Tu-134 Crusty has been produced in greater numbers with 854 units compared to 144 units of the Zlin Z 43.