G-115 vs Z 42
| German training aircraft, extensively utilized for United Kingdom's Royal Air Force Cadets and military aviation worldwide since the 1980s. | |
| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Grob |
| First flight | 1 November 1985 |
| Year introduced | 1999 |
| Number produced | 204 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Czech training aircraft, introduced in the late 20th century, extensively utilized for flight instruction and aerobatics worldwide. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇿 Czech Republic |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Zlin |
| First flight | 17 October 1967 |
| Year introduced | 1970 |
| Number produced | 57 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wing area | 12.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 7.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 1,150 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 3,048 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 990 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 690 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 134 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 13.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 7.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 230 km/h |
| Operational range | 530 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 920 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 600 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 134 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Z 42 by RadekS.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the G-115 or Z 42?
The Z 42 is faster with a maximum speed of 230 km/h compared to the G-115's 0 km/h, a difference of 230 km/h.
Which has longer range, the G-115 or Z 42?
The G-115 has a longer range at 1,150 km compared to the Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the G-115 or Z 42?
The Z 42 has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the G-115's 3,048 meters (10,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the G-115 or Z 42?
The G-115 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 990 kg compared to the Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the G-115 or Z 42?
The G-115 is longer at 7.5 meters compared to the Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the G-115 or Z 42?
The Z 42 entered service first in 1970, 29 years before the G-115 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the G-115 or Z 42?
The G-115 has been produced in greater numbers with 204 units compared to 57 units of the Z 42.