T-67 Firefly vs Z 43

British aerobatic aircraft, renowned in the 1980s, used extensively for military training worldwide.
Picture of T-67 Firefly
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Slingsby
First flight 12 March 1974
Year of introduction 1974
Number produced 250 units
Average unit price $0.5 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 13.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.7 m â—‰
Height 2.4 m â—‰
Length 7.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 282 km/h â—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 5,791 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,157 kg â—‰
Empty weight 794 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 194 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 â—‰
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.