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Yak-130 Mitten vs Zlin Z 42

Yak-130 Mitten vs Zlin Z 42 at a glance — top speed 1,060 vs 230 km/h, range 2,100 vs 530 km, max takeoff weight 10,290 vs 920 kg, built 186 vs 57 units.

Yakovlev Yak-130 Mitten military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-130 Mitten
Zlin Z 42 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 42
Specifications
Yak-130 Mitten Zlin Z 42
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Yakovlev Zlin
First flight 26 May 1996 17 October 1967
Year introduced 2010 1970
Number produced 186 units 57 units
Average unit price $18 million --
Wing area 23.5 m² 13.2 m²
Wingspan 9.8 m 9.1 m
Height 4.8 m 2.7 m
Length 11.5 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 1060 km/h 230 km/h
Operational range 2,100 km 530 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,290 kg 920 kg
Empty weight 4,600 kg 600 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,500 kgf 1 x 134 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Yak-130 Mitten or Zlin Z 42?
The Yak-130 Mitten is faster with a maximum speed of 1,060 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 830 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Yak-130 Mitten or Zlin Z 42?
The Yak-130 Mitten has a longer range at 2,100 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the Yak-130 Mitten or Zlin Z 42?
The Yak-130 Mitten has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 42's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Yak-130 Mitten or Zlin Z 42?
The Yak-130 Mitten has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,290 kg compared to the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the Yak-130 Mitten or Zlin Z 42?
The Yak-130 Mitten is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the Zlin Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Yak-130 Mitten or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 entered service first in 1970, 40 years before the Yak-130 Mitten which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Yak-130 Mitten or Zlin Z 42?
The Yak-130 Mitten has been produced in greater numbers with 186 units compared to 57 units of the Zlin Z 42.