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Yak-52 vs Zlin Z 42

Yakovlev Yak-52 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-52
Zlin Z 42 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 42
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Specifications
Yak-52 Zlin Z 42
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Yakovlev Zlin
First flight 1 January 1976 17 October 1967
Year introduced 1979 1970
Number produced 14 units 57 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 15.0 m² 13.2 m²
Wingspan 9.3 m 9.1 m
Height 2.7 m 2.7 m
Length 7.7 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 285 km/h 230 km/h
Operational range 550 km 530 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,305 kg 920 kg
Empty weight 1,015 kg 600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 265 kW 1 x 134 kW
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Overview

The Yak-52 and the Zlin Z 42 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Yakovlev and Zlin respectively.

Top speed is 285 km/h for the Yak-52 vs 230 km/h for the Zlin Z 42. The Yak-52 has an operational range of 550 km vs 530 km for the Zlin Z 42. The Zlin Z 42 operates at altitudes up to 5,500 m compared to 4,000 m for the Yak-52.

The Yak-52 has been produced in 14 units vs 57 for the Zlin Z 42. The Zlin Z 42 first flew 9 years before the Yak-52 (1967 vs 1976).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Yak-52 or Zlin Z 42?
The Yak-52 is faster with a maximum speed of 285 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 55 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Yak-52 or Zlin Z 42?
The Yak-52 has a longer range at 550 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the Yak-52 or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the Yak-52's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Yak-52 or Zlin Z 42?
The Yak-52 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,305 kg compared to the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the Yak-52 or Zlin Z 42?
The Yak-52 is longer at 7.7 meters compared to the Zlin Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Yak-52 or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 entered service first in 1970, 9 years before the Yak-52 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Yak-52 or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 has been produced in greater numbers with 57 units compared to 14 units of the Yak-52.