Yak-52 vs Z 42

Soviet primary trainer aircraft, renowned for its extensive service in DOSAAF training program during the late 20th century.
Picture of Yak-52
Origin country πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Russia
Category Military Training Aircrafts
Manufacturer Yakovlev
First flight 1 January 1976
Year of introduction 1979
Number produced 14 units
Average unit price $-- million
Czech training aircraft, introduced in the late 20th century, extensively utilized for flight instruction and aerobatics worldwide.
Picture of Z 42
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ Czech Republic
Category Military Training Aircrafts
Manufacturer Zlin
First flight 17 October 1967
Year of introduction 1970
Number produced 57 units
Average unit price $-- million
Wing area 15.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 9.3 m β—‰
Height 2.7 m β—‰
Length 7.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed -- km/h
Service ceiling 4,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,305 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,015 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 265 kW β—‰
Wing area 13.2 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 9.1 m β—‰
Height 2.7 m β—‰
Length 7.1 m β—‰
Maximum speed 230 km/h
Service ceiling 5,500 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 920 kg β—‰
Empty weight 600 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 134 kW β—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of Yak-52 by Julian Herzog. Photo of Z 42 by RadekS.