Z 42 vs Z 43

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
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 13.2 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.1 m â—‰
Height 2.7 m â—‰
Length 7.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 230 km/h â—‰
Operational range None km
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 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—‰

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Photo of Z 42 by RadekS. Photo of Z 43 by Rob Schleiffert.