Zlin (Moravan) Zlin Z 142

Trainer / Touring Aircraft

Zlin Z 142C © Daniel Rybka
Photo ©: Daniel Rybka (Photos at airliners.net)
The Zlin Z 142 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 142 is capable of aerobatics and often also used to tow sail planes.
The Zlin Z 142 is a development of the Zlin Z 42 with enlarged cabin and a more powerful engine.
Crew1
Passengers1
Propulsion1 Piston Engine
Engine ModelWalter / LOM M-337AK
Engine Power156 kW209 hp
Speed272 km/h147 kts
  169 mph
Service Ceiling4.250 m13.944 ft
Range941 km508 NM
585 mi.
Empty Weight730 kg1.609 lbs
max. Takeoff Weight1.090 kg2.403 lbs
Wing Span9,16 m30 ft 1 in
Wing Area13,2 m²142 ft²
Length7,33 m24 ft 1 in
Height2,75 m9 ft 0 in
First Flight22.12.1978
Production Statusout of production
Total Production364
Developed fromZlin Z 42
ICAO CodeZ42
Data for (Version)Moravan Zlin Z 142