Bulldog vs Z 43

Scottish trainer aircraft, operational during the late twentieth century, extensively deployed in military and civilian flight training.
Picture of Bulldog
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Scottish Aviation
First flight 19 May 1969
Year of introduction 1971
Number produced 328 units
Average unit price $0.1 million
Czech four-seat light aircraft, developed in the late 1960s, capable both as a trainer and a tourer.
Picture of Z 43
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Zlin
First flight 10 December 1968
Year of introduction 1972
Number produced 144 units
Average unit price $0.1 million
Wing area 12.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.1 m â—‰
Height 2.7 m â—‰
Length 7.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed -- km/h
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 4,877 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,066 kg â—‰
Empty weight 649 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 149 kW â—‰
Wing area 14.5 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.8 m â—‰
Height 2.9 m â—‰
Length 7.8 m â—‰
Maximum speed 235 km/h
Operational range 610 km
Service ceiling 3,800 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,350 kg â—‰
Empty weight 730 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 160 kW â—‰

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Photo of Z 43 by Rob Schleiffert.