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NAMC YS-11 vs Zlin Z 42

NAMC YS-11 vs Zlin Z 42 at a glance — top speed 470 vs 230 km/h, range 2,110 vs 530 km, max takeoff weight 23,500 vs 920 kg, built 182 vs 57 units.

NAMC YS-11 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 NAMC YS-11
Zlin Z 42 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 42
Specifications
NAMC YS-11 Zlin Z 42
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer NAMC Zlin
First flight 30 August 1962 17 October 1967
Year introduced 1965 1970
Number produced 182 units 57 units
Average unit price $2.2 million --
Wing area 94.8 m² 13.2 m²
Wingspan 32.0 m 9.1 m
Height 9.0 m 2.7 m
Length 26.3 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 470 km/h 230 km/h
Operational range 2,110 km 530 km
Service ceiling 6,980 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,500 kg 920 kg
Empty weight 14,600 kg 600 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,259 kW 1 x 134 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the NAMC YS-11 or Zlin Z 42?
The NAMC YS-11 is faster with a maximum speed of 470 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 240 km/h.
Which has longer range, the NAMC YS-11 or Zlin Z 42?
The NAMC YS-11 has a longer range at 2,110 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the NAMC YS-11 or Zlin Z 42?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher service ceiling at 6,980 meters (22,900 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 42's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the NAMC YS-11 or Zlin Z 42?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,500 kg compared to the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the NAMC YS-11 or Zlin Z 42?
The NAMC YS-11 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the Zlin Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the NAMC YS-11 or Zlin Z 42?
The NAMC YS-11 entered service first in 1965, 5 years before the Zlin Z 42 which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the NAMC YS-11 or Zlin Z 42?
The NAMC YS-11 has been produced in greater numbers with 182 units compared to 57 units of the Zlin Z 42.