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Yak-130 Mitten vs Zlin Z 43

Yak-130 Mitten vs Zlin Z 43 at a glance — top speed 1,060 vs 235 km/h, range 2,100 vs 610 km, max takeoff weight 10,290 vs 1,350 kg, built 186 vs 144 units.

Yakovlev Yak-130 Mitten military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-130 Mitten
Zlin Z 43 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 43
Specifications
Yak-130 Mitten Zlin Z 43
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Yakovlev Zlin
First flight 26 May 1996 10 December 1968
Year introduced 2010 1972
Number produced 186 units 144 units
Average unit price $18 million $100K
Wing area 23.5 m² 14.5 m²
Wingspan 9.8 m 9.8 m
Height 4.8 m 2.9 m
Length 11.5 m 7.8 m
Maximum speed 1060 km/h 235 km/h
Operational range 2,100 km 610 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 3,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,290 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 4,600 kg 730 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,500 kgf 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Yak-130 Mitten or Zlin Z 43?
The Yak-130 Mitten is faster with a maximum speed of 1,060 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 43's 235 km/h, a difference of 825 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Yak-130 Mitten or Zlin Z 43?
The Yak-130 Mitten has a longer range at 2,100 km compared to the Zlin Z 43's 610 km.
Which can fly higher, the Yak-130 Mitten or Zlin Z 43?
The Yak-130 Mitten has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 43's 3,800 meters (12,467 ft).
Which is heavier, the Yak-130 Mitten or Zlin Z 43?
The Yak-130 Mitten has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,290 kg compared to the Zlin Z 43's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the Yak-130 Mitten or Zlin Z 43?
The Yak-130 Mitten is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the Zlin Z 43's 7.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Yak-130 Mitten or Zlin Z 43?
The Yak-130 Mitten is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the Zlin Z 43 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Yak-130 Mitten or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 entered service first in 1972, 38 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 43?
The Yak-130 Mitten has been produced in greater numbers with 186 units compared to 144 units of the Zlin Z 43.