Bulldog vs Z 43
Scottish trainer aircraft, operational during the late twentieth century, extensively deployed in military and civilian flight training. | |
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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. | |
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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—‰ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Z 43 by Rob Schleiffert.