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Scottish Aviation Bulldog vs Zlin Z 42

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Specifications
Scottish Aviation Bulldog Zlin Z 42
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Scottish Aviation Zlin
First flight 19 May 1969 17 October 1967
Year introduced 1971 1970
Number produced 328 units 57 units
Average unit price $140K --
Wing area 12.0 m² 13.2 m²
Wingspan 10.1 m 9.1 m
Height 2.7 m 2.7 m
Length 7.1 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 241 km/h 230 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 530 km
Service ceiling 4,877 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,066 kg 920 kg
Empty weight 649 kg 600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 149 kW 1 x 134 kW
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Overview

The Scottish Aviation Bulldog and the Zlin Z 42 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Scottish Aviation and Zlin respectively.

Top speed is 241 km/h for the Scottish Aviation Bulldog vs 230 km/h for the Zlin Z 42. The Scottish Aviation Bulldog has an operational range of 1,000 km vs 530 km for the Zlin Z 42. The Zlin Z 42 operates at altitudes up to 5,500 m compared to 4,877 m for the Scottish Aviation Bulldog.

The Scottish Aviation Bulldog has been produced in 328 units vs 57 for the Zlin Z 42. The Zlin Z 42 first flew 2 years before the Scottish Aviation Bulldog (1967 vs 1969).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Scottish Aviation Bulldog or Zlin Z 42?
The Scottish Aviation Bulldog is faster with a maximum speed of 241 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 11 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Scottish Aviation Bulldog or Zlin Z 42?
The Scottish Aviation Bulldog has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the Scottish Aviation Bulldog or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the Scottish Aviation Bulldog's 4,877 meters (16,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Scottish Aviation Bulldog or Zlin Z 42?
The Scottish Aviation Bulldog has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,066 kg compared to the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the Scottish Aviation Bulldog or Zlin Z 42?
The Scottish Aviation Bulldog is longer at 7.1 meters compared to the Zlin Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Scottish Aviation Bulldog or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 entered service first in 1970, 1 years before the Scottish Aviation Bulldog which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Scottish Aviation Bulldog or Zlin Z 42?
The Scottish Aviation Bulldog has been produced in greater numbers with 328 units compared to 57 units of the Zlin Z 42.