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Yak-18 Max vs Zlin Z 43

Yak-18 Max vs Zlin Z 43 at a glance — top speed 300 vs 235 km/h, range 700 vs 610 km, max takeoff weight 1,320 vs 1,350 kg.

Yakovlev Yak-18 Max military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-18 Max
Zlin Z 43 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 43
Specifications
Yak-18 Max Zlin Z 43
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Yakovlev Zlin
First flight 1 January 1946 10 December 1968
Year introduced 1946 1972
Number produced N/A 144 units
Average unit price -- $100K
Wing area 17.8 m² 14.5 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 9.8 m
Height 3.4 m 2.9 m
Length 8.4 m 7.8 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 235 km/h
Operational range 700 km 610 km
Service ceiling 5,060 m 3,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,320 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 1,025 kg 730 kg
Total thrust 1 x 224 kW 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Yak-18 Max or Zlin Z 43?
The Yak-18 Max is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 43's 235 km/h, a difference of 65 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Yak-18 Max or Zlin Z 43?
The Yak-18 Max has a longer range at 700 km compared to the Zlin Z 43's 610 km.
Which can fly higher, the Yak-18 Max or Zlin Z 43?
The Yak-18 Max has a higher service ceiling at 5,060 meters (16,601 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 43's 3,800 meters (12,467 ft).
Which is heavier, the Yak-18 Max or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,350 kg compared to the Yak-18 Max's 1,320 kg.
Which is larger, the Yak-18 Max or Zlin Z 43?
The Yak-18 Max is longer at 8.3 meters compared to the Zlin Z 43's 7.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Yak-18 Max or Zlin Z 43?
The Yak-18 Max entered service first in 1946, 26 years before the Zlin Z 43 which entered service in 1972.