Z 42 vs Yak-52

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
Soviet primary trainer aircraft, renowned for its extensive service in DOSAAF training program during the late 20th century.
Picture of Yak-52
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Yakovlev
First flight 1 January 1976
Year of introduction 1979
Number produced 14 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 15.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.3 m â—‰
Height 2.7 m â—‰
Length 7.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed -- km/h
Service ceiling 4,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,305 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,015 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 265 kW â—‰

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