Z 42 vs G-115
Czech training aircraft, introduced in the late 20th century, extensively utilized for flight instruction and aerobatics worldwide. | |
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Origin country | 🇨🇿 Czech Republic |
Category | Military Training Aircraft |
Manufacturer | Zlin |
First flight | 17 October 1967 |
Year of introduction | 1970 |
Number produced | 57 units |
Average unit price | $-- million |
German training aircraft, extensively utilized for United Kingdom's Royal Air Force Cadets and military aviation worldwide since the 1980s. | |
Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
Category | Military Training Aircraft |
Manufacturer | Grob |
First flight | 1 November 1985 |
Year of introduction | 1999 |
Number produced | 204 units |
Average unit price | $-- million |
Wing area | 13.2 m² ◉ |
Wingspan | 9.1 m â—‰ |
Height | 2.7 m â—‰ |
Length | 7.1 m â—‰ |
Maximum speed | 230 km/h |
Service ceiling | 5,500 m â—‰ |
Max. takeoff weight | 920 kg â—‰ |
Empty weight | 600 kg â—‰ |
Total thrust | 1 x 134 kW â—‰ |
Wing area | 12.2 m² ◉ |
Wingspan | 10.0 m â—‰ |
Height | 2.4 m â—‰ |
Length | 7.5 m â—‰ |
Maximum speed | -- km/h |
Service ceiling | 3,048 m â—‰ |
Max. takeoff weight | 990 kg â—‰ |
Empty weight | 690 kg â—‰ |
Total thrust | 1 x 134 kW â—‰ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Z 42 by RadekS.