Zlin (Moravan) Zlin Z 42
Trainer / Touring Aircraft
Photo ©: Karsten Palt
The Zlin Z 42 is a single-engine two-seat touring and trainer aircraft produced by the Czechoslovak manufacturer Moravan Otrokovice (today ZLIN Aircraft Otrokovice, Czech Republic). The Z 42 is capable of aerobatics and often also used to tow sail planes.
| Crew | 1 | |
| Passengers | 1 | |
| Propulsion | 1 Piston Engine | |
| Engine Model | Avia M 137A | |
| Engine Power | 134 kW | 180 hp |
| Speed | 230 km/h | 124 kts 143 mph |
| Service Ceiling | 4.250 m | 13.944 ft |
| Range | 530 km | 286 NM 329 mi. |
| Empty Weight | 600 kg | 1.323 lbs |
| max. Takeoff Weight | 920 kg | 2.028 lbs |
| Wing Span | 9,11 m | 29 ft 11 in |
| Wing Area | 12,5 m² | 135 ft² |
| Length | 7,07 m | 23 ft 2 in |
| Height | 2,69 m | 8 ft 10 in |
| First Flight | 17.10.1967 | |
| Production Status | out of production | |
| Total Production | 193 | |
| ICAO Code | Z42 | |
| Data for (Version) | Moravan Zlin Z 42 | |
| [Photo-ID: 7742] © Karsten Palt 2013-08-10 | |
 | Moravan Zlin Z-42M Reg.: D-EAWL c/n: 0060 |
| Flugtage Bautzen 2013 [Bautzen (EDAB)] | |
| [Photo-ID: 2653] © Karsten Palt 2009-09-05 | |
 | Moravan Zlin Z-42M Reg.: D-EWNT c/n: 0062 |
| Oldtimer-Fliegertreffen 2009 [Kirchheim unter Teck - Hahnweide (EDST)] | |
| [Photo-ID: 556] © Karsten Palt 2007-09-08 | |
 | Moravan Zlin Z-42M Reg.: D-EWOF c/n: 111 |
| Oldtimer-Fliegertreffen 2007 [Kirchheim unter Teck - Hahnweide (EDST)] | |
| [Photo-ID: 2654] © Karsten Palt 2009-09-05 | |
 | Moravan Zlin Z-42M Reg.: D-EWOF c/n: 0111 |
| Oldtimer-Fliegertreffen 2009 [Kirchheim unter Teck - Hahnweide (EDST)] | |
| [Photo-ID: 3463] © Karsten Palt 2010-06-11 | |
 | Moravan Zlin Z-42M Private Reg.: D-EWNT c/n: 0062 |
| ILA Berlin 2010 [Berlin - Schönefeld (EDDB / SXF)] | |
| [Photo-ID: 3464] © Karsten Palt 2010-06-11 | |
 | Moravan Zlin Z-42MU Private Reg.: D-EWMT c/n: 0031 |
| ILA Berlin 2010 [Berlin - Schönefeld (EDDB / SXF)] | |