The Zlin Z 43 is a Czech four seat light aircraft.
Developing nation: Czechoslovakia.
Manufacturer/designer: Moravan Otrokovice.
Production Lines: Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Type aircraft: Light trainer/touring aircraft.
First flight: 10 December 1968.
Built: 80
General characteristics
- Crew: Four
- Length: 7.75 m (25 ft 5 in)
- Wingspan: 9.76 m (32 ft 0¼ in)
- Height: 2.91 m (9 ft 6½ in)
- Wing area: 14.5 m² (156 ft²)
- Empty weight: 730 kg (1,609 lb)
- Max. takeoff weight: 1,350 kg (2,976 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Avia M 337 A inverted six-cylinder aircooled inline engine, 157 kW (210 hp)
Performance
- Never exceed speed: 273 km/h (147 knots, 170 mph)
- Maximum speed: 235 km/h (127 knots, 146 mph)
- Cruise speed: 210 km/h (113 knots, 130 mph)
- Stall speed: 103 km/h (56 knots, 64 mph)
- Range: 610 km (325 NM, 375 mi)(standard fuel)
- Service ceiling: 3,800 m (12,465 ft)
- Rate of climb: 3.5 m/s (689 ft/min)
All pictures courtesy of Zijde Aviation Photo and Publishing, Rob Vogelaar
