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Ansat vs Pipistrel Virus SW80

Kazan Helicopters Ansat military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ansat
Pipistrel Virus SW80 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇮 Pipistrel Virus SW80
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Specifications
Ansat Pipistrel Virus SW80
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇮 Slovenia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Kazan Helicopters Pipistrel
First flight 17 August 1999 10 August 1999
Year introduced 2013 2000
Number produced 50 units 1000 units
Average unit price $8 million --
Wing area 103.9 m² 9.5 m²
Wingspan 11.5 m 10.7 m
Height 3.4 m 1.9 m
Length 13.8 m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 275 km/h 283 km/h
Operational range 505 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 6,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,600 kg 600 kg
Empty weight 2,365 kg 289 kg
Total thrust 2 x 470 kW 1 x 60 kW
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Overview

The Ansat and the Pipistrel Virus SW80 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Kazan Helicopters and Pipistrel respectively.

Top speed is 275 km/h for the Ansat vs 283 km/h for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. The Ansat has an operational range of 505 km vs 1,450 km for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. The Pipistrel Virus SW80 operates at altitudes up to 6,800 m compared to 5,500 m for the Ansat. At 3,600 kg MTOW, the Ansat is 6.0:1 the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.

The Ansat has been produced in 50 units vs 1,000 for the Pipistrel Virus SW80.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ansat or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 is faster with a maximum speed of 283 km/h compared to the Ansat's 275 km/h, a difference of 8 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ansat or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has a longer range at 1,450 km compared to the Ansat's 505 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ansat or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has a higher service ceiling at 6,800 meters (22,309 ft) compared to the Ansat's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ansat or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Ansat has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,600 kg compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.
Which is larger, the Ansat or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Ansat is longer at 13.8 meters compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ansat or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 entered service first in 2000, 13 years before the Ansat which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ansat or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 50 units of the Ansat.