T-34 Mentor vs Z 43
| American military trainer aircraft, widely utilized from the 1950s, notable for its significant role in military flight training. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft |
| First flight | 2 December 1948 |
| Year introduced | 1953 |
| Number produced | 2300 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Czech four-seat light aircraft, developed in the late 1960s, capable both as a trainer and a tourer. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇿 Czech Republic |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Zlin |
| First flight | 10 December 1968 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 144 units |
| Average unit price | $0.1 million |
| Wing area | 16.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 8.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 9,144 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,300 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,960 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 559 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 14.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 7.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 235 km/h |
| Operational range | 610 km |
| Service ceiling | 3,800 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,350 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 730 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 160 kW â—‰ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of T-34 Mentor by US Navy.
Photo of Z 43 by Rob Schleiffert.