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Yak-52 vs Zlin Z 43

Yak-52 vs Zlin Z 43 at a glance — top speed 285 vs 235 km/h, range 550 vs 610 km, max takeoff weight 1,305 vs 1,350 kg, built 1,815 vs 144 units.

Yakovlev Yak-52 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-52
Zlin Z 43 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 43
Specifications
Yak-52 Zlin Z 43
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Yakovlev Zlin
First flight 1 January 1976 10 December 1968
Year introduced 1979 1972
Number produced 1815 units 144 units
Average unit price -- $100K
Wing area 15.0 m² 14.5 m²
Wingspan 9.3 m 9.8 m
Height 2.7 m 2.9 m
Length 7.7 m 7.8 m
Maximum speed 285 km/h 235 km/h
Operational range 550 km 610 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m 3,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,305 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 1,015 kg 730 kg
Total thrust 1 x 265 kW 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Yak-52 or Zlin Z 43?
The Yak-52 is faster with a maximum speed of 285 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 43's 235 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Yak-52 or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 has a longer range at 610 km compared to the Yak-52's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the Yak-52 or Zlin Z 43?
The Yak-52 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 Yak-52 or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,350 kg compared to the Yak-52's 1,305 kg.
Which is larger, the Yak-52 or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 is longer at 7.8 meters compared to the Yak-52's 7.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Yak-52 or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 entered service first in 1972, 7 years before the Yak-52 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Yak-52 or Zlin Z 43?
The Yak-52 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,815 units compared to 144 units of the Zlin Z 43.