T-34 Mentor vs Z 43

T-34 Mentor

American military trainer aircraft, widely utilized from the 1950s, notable for its significant role in military flight training.

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.

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

Photo of T-34 Mentor by US Navy. Photo of Z 43 by Rob Schleiffert.

Which is faster, the T-34 Mentor or Z 43?

The Z 43 is faster with a maximum speed of 235 km/h compared to the T-34 Mentor's 0 km/h, a difference of 235 km/h.

Which has longer range, the T-34 Mentor or Z 43?

The T-34 Mentor has a longer range at 1,311 km compared to the Z 43's 610 km.

Which can fly higher, the T-34 Mentor or Z 43?

The T-34 Mentor has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the Z 43's 3,800 meters (12,467 ft).

Which is heavier, the T-34 Mentor or Z 43?

The T-34 Mentor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,300 kg compared to the Z 43's 1,350 kg.

Which is larger, the T-34 Mentor or Z 43?

The T-34 Mentor is longer at 8.8 meters compared to the Z 43's 7.8 meters.

Which entered service first, the T-34 Mentor or Z 43?

The T-34 Mentor entered service first in 1953, 19 years before the Z 43 which entered service in 1972.

Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-34 Mentor or Z 43?

The T-34 Mentor has been produced in greater numbers with 2,300 units compared to 144 units of the Z 43.