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UTVA-75 vs Zlin Z 43

UTVA-75 vs Zlin Z 43 at a glance — top speed 215 vs 235 km/h, range 800 vs 610 km, max takeoff weight 960 vs 1,350 kg, built 136 vs 144 units.

UTVA-75 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇸 UTVA-75
Zlin Z 43 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 43
Specifications
UTVA-75 Zlin Z 43
Origin country 🇷🇸 Ex-Yugoslavia 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer UTVA Zlin
First flight 19 May 1976 10 December 1968
Year introduced 1978 1972
Number produced 136 units 144 units
Average unit price -- $100K
Wing area 14.6 m² 14.5 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 9.8 m
Height 3.2 m 2.9 m
Length 7.1 m 7.8 m
Maximum speed 215 km/h 235 km/h
Operational range 800 km 610 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m 3,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 960 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 685 kg 730 kg
Total thrust 1 x 134 kW 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the UTVA-75 or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 is faster with a maximum speed of 235 km/h compared to the UTVA-75's 215 km/h, a difference of 20 km/h.
Which has longer range, the UTVA-75 or Zlin Z 43?
The UTVA-75 has a longer range at 800 km compared to the Zlin Z 43's 610 km.
Which can fly higher, the UTVA-75 or Zlin Z 43?
The UTVA-75 has a higher service ceiling at 4,000 meters (13,123 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 43's 3,800 meters (12,467 ft).
Which is heavier, the UTVA-75 or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,350 kg compared to the UTVA-75's 960 kg.
Which is larger, the UTVA-75 or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 is longer at 7.8 meters compared to the UTVA-75's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the UTVA-75 or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 entered service first in 1972, 6 years before the UTVA-75 which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the UTVA-75 or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 has been produced in greater numbers with 144 units compared to 136 units of the UTVA-75.