Zlín · Z42

Zlín Z-42 specs, size & range

The Zlín Z-42 (ICAO code Z42) is a landplane with one piston engine in the light wake-turbulence category. It is 7.1 m long, a 9.1 m wingspan, a maximum take-off weight of 970 kg and a range of 537 km.

Landplane with one piston engine Wake category: Light Piston & light aircraft

Z-42 specifications

Length: 7.07 m (23.2 ft)
Wingspan: 9.11 m (29.9 ft)
Height: 2.69 m (8.8 ft)
Wing area: 13.2 m² (142 sq ft)
Max take-off weight: 970 kg (2,138 lb)
Max landing weight: 970 kg (2,138 lb)
Fuel capacity: 130 L (34 US gal)
Cruise speed: 116 kn (215 km/h)
Maximum speed: 122 kn (226 km/h)
Range: 290 nm (537 km)
Service ceiling: 13,940 ft (4,249 m)

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The Zlín Z-42 is a landplane with one piston engine built by Zlín. Air-traffic control and flight-tracking sites identify it by the ICAO type code Z42. It belongs to the light wake-turbulence category.

Z-42 size and dimensions

The Z-42 is 7.07 m (23.2 ft) long, has a wingspan of 9.11 m and stands 2.69 m tall. That makes it the #20 longest of 26 piston & light aircraft in our database — longer than 23% of them. With 13.2 m² of wing, the wing loading at maximum weight is about 74 kg/m².

Z-42 weight and fuel

The maximum take-off weight is 970 kg (2,138 lb) and it may land at up to 970 kg — 100% of take-off weight. Among piston & light aircraft it ranks #12 of 16 by weight. The tanks hold 130 litres (34 US gallons), about 0.1 tonnes of jet fuel.

Z-42 speed and range

It cruises at about 215 km/h (116 knots), faster than 48% of piston & light aircraft. Its range of 537 km (290 nm) suits short regional hops — about 2.5 hours at cruise speed. Its ceiling is 13,940 ft (4,249 m).