Zlín · Z43
Zlín Z-43 specs, size & range
The Zlín Z-43 (ICAO code Z43) is a landplane with one piston engine in the light wake-turbulence category. It is 7.8 m long, a 9.8 m wingspan, a maximum take-off weight of 1,350 kg and a range of 611 km.
Z-43 specifications
- Max landing weight
- 1,280 kg (2,822 lb)
- Service ceiling
- 12,500 ft (3,810 m)
The Zlín Z-43 is a landplane with one piston engine built by Zlín. Air-traffic control and flight-tracking sites identify it by the ICAO type code Z43. It belongs to the light wake-turbulence category.
Z-43 size and dimensions
The Z-43 is 7.75 m (25.4 ft) long, has a wingspan of 9.76 m and stands 2.91 m tall. That makes it the #18 longest of 26 piston & light aircraft in our database — longer than 31% of them. With 14.5 m² of wing, the wing loading at maximum weight is about 93 kg/m².
Z-43 weight and fuel
The maximum take-off weight is 1,350 kg (2,976 lb) and it may land at up to 1,280 kg — 95% of take-off weight. Among piston & light aircraft it ranks #10 of 16 by weight. The tanks hold 230 litres (61 US gallons), about 0.2 tonnes of jet fuel.
Z-43 speed and range
It cruises at about 146 km/h (79 knots), faster than 4% of piston & light aircraft. Its range of 611 km (330 nm) suits short regional hops — about 4.2 hours at cruise speed. Its ceiling is 12,500 ft (3,810 m).
Aircraft similar to the Z-43
Comparable piston & light aircraft include Piper PA-25 Pawnee, Cessna 207, Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche and Beechcraft Model 77 Skipper.
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