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Grob G-120 vs Zlin Z 42

Grob G-120 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Grob G-120
Zlin Z 42 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 42
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Specifications
Grob G-120 Zlin Z 42
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Grob Zlin
First flight 1 January 1999 17 October 1967
Year introduced 1999 1970
Number produced 215 units 57 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 13.3 m² 13.2 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 9.1 m
Height 2.7 m 2.7 m
Length 8.1 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 435 km/h 230 km/h
Operational range 1,540 km 530 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,490 kg 920 kg
Empty weight 1,080 kg 600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 134 kW
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Overview

The Grob G-120 and the Zlin Z 42 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Grob and Zlin respectively.

Top speed is 435 km/h for the Grob G-120 vs 230 km/h for the Zlin Z 42. The Grob G-120 has an operational range of 1,540 km vs 530 km for the Zlin Z 42. The Zlin Z 42 operates at altitudes up to 5,500 m compared to 5,486 m for the Grob G-120.

The Grob G-120 has been produced in 215 units vs 57 for the Zlin Z 42. The Zlin Z 42 first flew 32 years before the Grob G-120 (1967 vs 1999).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Grob G-120 or Zlin Z 42?
The Grob G-120 is faster with a maximum speed of 435 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 205 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Grob G-120 or Zlin Z 42?
The Grob G-120 has a longer range at 1,540 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the Grob G-120 or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the Grob G-120's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Grob G-120 or Zlin Z 42?
The Grob G-120 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,490 kg compared to the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the Grob G-120 or Zlin Z 42?
The Grob G-120 is longer at 8.1 meters compared to the Zlin Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Grob G-120 or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 entered service first in 1970, 29 years before the Grob G-120 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Grob G-120 or Zlin Z 42?
The Grob G-120 has been produced in greater numbers with 215 units compared to 57 units of the Zlin Z 42.