Z 142
Moravan (Zlin) · Czech Republic · first flew 1979 · light aircraft
The Zlin Z 142 is a Czech single-engine, side-by-side two-seat piston trainer and touring aircraft from the long-running Zlin trainer family.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.33 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Side-by-side two-seat trainer
- Low straight wing, fixed tricycle gear
- Sliding bubble canopy
Look for the low straight wing, fixed tricycle undercarriage and a rearward-sliding bubble canopy over side-by-side seats. A single nose piston engine and conventional tail complete the tidy trainer profile.
Specifications
- The Z 142 has a length of 7.33 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.16 m (30 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 232 km/h (144 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Moravan developed the Z 142 as a successor to the Z 42, and it first flew on 29 December 1979. It used a Czech Avia M-337 six-cylinder engine and was cleared for basic and aerobatic training. The design became a mainstay of civil flying schools and several air forces.
Variants
The core Z 142 was followed by the Western-engined Z 142C with a Lycoming powerplant for export customers. It shares its airframe philosophy with the later Z 242 and Z 143 developments. Military and civil trainer versions were produced in quantity.
Where you'll see it
Used widely by European flying schools and air arms for ab-initio training, the type has appeared on the UK civil register in private and club hands. It is valued for docile handling and modest running costs.
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