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T-67 Firefly vs Zlin Z 43

Slingsby T-67 Firefly military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 T-67 Firefly
Zlin Z 43 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 43
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Specifications
T-67 Firefly Zlin Z 43
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Slingsby Zlin
First flight 12 March 1974 10 December 1968
Year introduced 1974 1972
Number produced 250 units 144 units
Average unit price $500K $100K
Wing area 13.0 m² 14.5 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 9.8 m
Height 2.4 m 2.9 m
Length 7.6 m 7.8 m
Maximum speed 282 km/h 235 km/h
Operational range 753 km 610 km
Service ceiling 5,791 m 3,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,157 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 794 kg 730 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 160 kW
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Overview

The T-67 Firefly and the Zlin Z 43 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Slingsby and Zlin respectively.

Top speed is 282 km/h for the T-67 Firefly vs 235 km/h for the Zlin Z 43. The T-67 Firefly has an operational range of 753 km vs 610 km for the Zlin Z 43. The T-67 Firefly operates at altitudes up to 5,791 m compared to 3,800 m for the Zlin Z 43.

The T-67 Firefly has been produced in 250 units vs 144 for the Zlin Z 43. Unit cost is $0.5M for the T-67 Firefly vs $0.1M for the Zlin Z 43. The Zlin Z 43 first flew 6 years before the T-67 Firefly (1968 vs 1974).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-67 Firefly or Zlin Z 43?
The T-67 Firefly is faster with a maximum speed of 282 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 43's 235 km/h, a difference of 47 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-67 Firefly or Zlin Z 43?
The T-67 Firefly has a longer range at 753 km compared to the Zlin Z 43's 610 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-67 Firefly or Zlin Z 43?
The T-67 Firefly has a higher service ceiling at 5,791 meters (18,999 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 43's 3,800 meters (12,467 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-67 Firefly or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,350 kg compared to the T-67 Firefly's 1,157 kg.
Which is larger, the T-67 Firefly or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 is longer at 7.8 meters compared to the T-67 Firefly's 7.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the T-67 Firefly or Zlin Z 43?
The T-67 Firefly is more expensive at approximately $0.5 million per unit compared to the Zlin Z 43 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the T-67 Firefly or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 entered service first in 1972, 2 years before the T-67 Firefly which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-67 Firefly or Zlin Z 43?
The T-67 Firefly has been produced in greater numbers with 250 units compared to 144 units of the Zlin Z 43.