Z 42 vs G-120

Czech training aircraft, introduced in the late 20th century, extensively utilized for flight instruction and aerobatics worldwide.
Picture of Z 42
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 trainer aircraft, utilized worldwide for military pilot training, developed in the late 20th century.
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Grob
First flight 1 January 1999
Year of introduction 1999
Number produced 215 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 13.3 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.2 m â—‰
Height 2.7 m â—‰
Length 8.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed -- km/h
Service ceiling 5,486 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,490 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,080 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW â—‰

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Photo of Z 42 by RadekS.