The Z-43 was a four seat version of the Zlin Z-42 with which it had an 80% commonality of structural components. It was in production from 1972 until 1995 and remains active in Eastern Europe.

                                  D-EWFG       c/n 0043.02               Czechoslovakia  Photo: John Chalmers

4 seat light aircraft first flown in 1968

Engine: 210hp(156kW) Avia M-337A                                                                                               Length: 25’5"(7.74m)                                                                                           Height: 9’6.5"(2.9m)Wingspan: 32’0"(9.75m)                                                                                                No.built: 128  Range: 375miles(603km)                                                               Cruising speed: 130mph(209kmh) Empty weight: 1609lb(730kg)                                               Maximum take-off weight: 2976lb(1351kg)