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Zlin Z 42 vs Zlin Z 43

Zlin Z 42 vs Zlin Z 43 at a glance — top speed 230 vs 235 km/h, range 530 vs 610 km, max takeoff weight 920 vs 1,350 kg, built 57 vs 144 units.

Zlin Z 42 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 42
Zlin Z 43 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 43
Specifications
Zlin Z 42 Zlin Z 43
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Zlin Zlin
First flight 17 October 1967 10 December 1968
Year introduced 1970 1972
Number produced 57 units 144 units
Average unit price -- $100K
Wing area 13.2 m² 14.5 m²
Wingspan 9.1 m 9.8 m
Height 2.7 m 2.9 m
Length 7.1 m 7.8 m
Maximum speed 230 km/h 235 km/h
Operational range 530 km 610 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 3,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 920 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 600 kg 730 kg
Total thrust 1 x 134 kW 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Zlin Z 42 or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 is faster with a maximum speed of 235 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 5 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Zlin Z 42 or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 has a longer range at 610 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the Zlin Z 42 or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 42 has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 43's 3,800 meters (12,467 ft).
Which is heavier, the Zlin Z 42 or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,350 kg compared to the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the Zlin Z 42 or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 is longer at 7.8 meters compared to the Zlin Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Zlin Z 42 or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 42 entered service first in 1970, 2 years before the Zlin Z 43 which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Zlin Z 42 or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 has been produced in greater numbers with 144 units compared to 57 units of the Zlin Z 42.