Z 42 vs Z 43
Czech training aircraft, introduced in the late 20th century, extensively utilized for flight instruction and aerobatics worldwide. | |
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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. | |
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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 | 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—‰ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Z 42 by RadekS.
Photo of Z 43 by Rob Schleiffert.