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Scottish Aviation Bulldog vs Zlin Z 43

Scottish Aviation Bulldog military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Scottish Aviation Bulldog
Zlin Z 43 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 43
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Specifications
Scottish Aviation Bulldog Zlin Z 43
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Scottish Aviation Zlin
First flight 19 May 1969 10 December 1968
Year introduced 1971 1972
Number produced 328 units 144 units
Average unit price $140K $100K
Wing area 12.0 m² 14.5 m²
Wingspan 10.1 m 9.8 m
Height 2.7 m 2.9 m
Length 7.1 m 7.8 m
Maximum speed 241 km/h 235 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 610 km
Service ceiling 4,877 m 3,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,066 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 649 kg 730 kg
Total thrust 1 x 149 kW 1 x 160 kW
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Overview

The Scottish Aviation Bulldog and the Zlin Z 43 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Scottish Aviation and Zlin respectively.

Top speed is 241 km/h for the Scottish Aviation Bulldog vs 235 km/h for the Zlin Z 43. The Scottish Aviation Bulldog has an operational range of 1,000 km vs 610 km for the Zlin Z 43. The Scottish Aviation Bulldog operates at altitudes up to 4,877 m compared to 3,800 m for the Zlin Z 43.

The Scottish Aviation Bulldog has been produced in 328 units vs 144 for the Zlin Z 43. Unit cost is $0.14M for the Scottish Aviation Bulldog vs $0.1M for the Zlin Z 43. The Zlin Z 43 first flew 1 years before the Scottish Aviation Bulldog (1968 vs 1969).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Scottish Aviation Bulldog or Zlin Z 43?
The Scottish Aviation Bulldog is faster with a maximum speed of 241 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 43's 235 km/h, a difference of 6 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Scottish Aviation Bulldog or Zlin Z 43?
The Scottish Aviation Bulldog has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Zlin Z 43's 610 km.
Which can fly higher, the Scottish Aviation Bulldog or Zlin Z 43?
The Scottish Aviation Bulldog has a higher service ceiling at 4,877 meters (16,000 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 43's 3,800 meters (12,467 ft).
Which is heavier, the Scottish Aviation Bulldog or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,350 kg compared to the Scottish Aviation Bulldog's 1,066 kg.
Which is larger, the Scottish Aviation Bulldog or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 is longer at 7.8 meters compared to the Scottish Aviation Bulldog's 7.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Scottish Aviation Bulldog or Zlin Z 43?
The Scottish Aviation Bulldog is more expensive at approximately $0.1 million per unit compared to the Zlin Z 43 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Scottish Aviation Bulldog or Zlin Z 43?
The Scottish Aviation Bulldog entered service first in 1971, 1 years before the Zlin Z 43 which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Scottish Aviation Bulldog or Zlin Z 43?
The Scottish Aviation Bulldog has been produced in greater numbers with 328 units compared to 144 units of the Zlin Z 43.