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UTVA-75 vs Zlin Z 42

UTVA-75 vs Zlin Z 42 at a glance — top speed 215 vs 230 km/h, range 800 vs 530 km, max takeoff weight 960 vs 920 kg, built 136 vs 57 units.

UTVA-75 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇸 UTVA-75
Zlin Z 42 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 42
Specifications
UTVA-75 Zlin Z 42
Origin country 🇷🇸 Ex-Yugoslavia 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer UTVA Zlin
First flight 19 May 1976 17 October 1967
Year introduced 1978 1970
Number produced 136 units 57 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 14.6 m² 13.2 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 9.1 m
Height 3.2 m 2.7 m
Length 7.1 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 215 km/h 230 km/h
Operational range 800 km 530 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 960 kg 920 kg
Empty weight 685 kg 600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 134 kW 1 x 134 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the UTVA-75 or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 is faster with a maximum speed of 230 km/h compared to the UTVA-75's 215 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the UTVA-75 or Zlin Z 42?
The UTVA-75 has a longer range at 800 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the UTVA-75 or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the UTVA-75's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the UTVA-75 or Zlin Z 42?
The UTVA-75 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 960 kg compared to the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the UTVA-75 or Zlin Z 42?
Both the UTVA-75 and Zlin Z 42 are 7.1 meters long.
Which entered service first, the UTVA-75 or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 entered service first in 1970, 8 years before the UTVA-75 which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the UTVA-75 or Zlin Z 42?
The UTVA-75 has been produced in greater numbers with 136 units compared to 57 units of the Zlin Z 42.