Yak-11 Moose vs Z 42

Overview

The Yak-11 Moose and the Z 42 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Yakovlev and Zlin respectively.

The Yak-11 Moose reaches 465 km/h — 2.0x the Z 42's 230 km/h. The Yak-11 Moose has an operational range of 1,280 km vs 530 km for the Z 42. The Yak-11 Moose operates at altitudes up to 7,100 m compared to 5,500 m for the Z 42. At 2,500 kg MTOW, the Yak-11 Moose is 2.7x the Z 42's 920 kg.

The Yak-11 Moose has been produced in 4,566 units vs 57 for the Z 42. The Yak-11 Moose first flew 22 years before the Z 42 (1945 vs 1967).

Soviet trainer aircraft, widely deployed during the Cold War, notable for its robustness and maintenance simplicity.
Yakovlev Yak-11 Moose Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Yakovlev
First flight 10 November 1945
Year introduced 1946
Number produced 4566 units
Average unit price $30K
Czech training aircraft, introduced in the late 20th century, extensively utilized for flight instruction and aerobatics worldwide.
Zlin Z 42 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Zlin
First flight 17 October 1967
Year introduced 1970
Number produced 57 units
Average unit price --
Wing area 15.4 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.4 m â—‰
Height 3.3 m â—‰
Length 8.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 465 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,280 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,100 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,500 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,900 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 419 kW â—‰
Wing area 13.2 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.1 m â—‰
Height 2.7 m â—‰
Length 7.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 230 km/h â—‰
Operational range 530 km â—‰
Service ceiling 5,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 920 kg â—‰
Empty weight 600 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 134 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Yak-11 Moose or Z 42?
The Yak-11 Moose is faster with a maximum speed of 465 km/h compared to the Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 235 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Yak-11 Moose or Z 42?
The Yak-11 Moose has a longer range at 1,280 km compared to the Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the Yak-11 Moose or Z 42?
The Yak-11 Moose has a higher service ceiling at 7,100 meters (23,293 ft) compared to the Z 42's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Yak-11 Moose or Z 42?
The Yak-11 Moose has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,500 kg compared to the Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the Yak-11 Moose or Z 42?
The Yak-11 Moose is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Yak-11 Moose or Z 42?
The Yak-11 Moose entered service first in 1946, 24 years before the Z 42 which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Yak-11 Moose or Z 42?
The Yak-11 Moose has been produced in greater numbers with 4,566 units compared to 57 units of the Z 42.