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AT-3 Tsu Chiang vs Pipistrel Virus SW80

AIDC AT-3 Tsu Chiang military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇼 AT-3 Tsu Chiang
Pipistrel Virus SW80 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇮 Pipistrel Virus SW80
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Specifications
AT-3 Tsu Chiang Pipistrel Virus SW80
Origin country 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇸🇮 Slovenia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AIDC Pipistrel
First flight 16 September 1980 10 August 1999
Year introduced 1984 2000
Number produced 62 units 1000 units
Average unit price $4 million --
Wing area 21.9 m² 9.5 m²
Wingspan 10.5 m 10.7 m
Height 4.4 m 1.9 m
Length 12.9 m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 283 km/h
Operational range 2,280 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 14,650 m 6,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,940 kg 600 kg
Empty weight 3,856 kg 289 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,588 kgf 1 x 60 kW
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Overview

The AT-3 Tsu Chiang and the Pipistrel Virus SW80 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by AIDC and Pipistrel respectively.

The AT-3 Tsu Chiang reaches 904 km/h — 3.2:1 the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 283 km/h. The AT-3 Tsu Chiang has an operational range of 2,280 km vs 1,450 km for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. The AT-3 Tsu Chiang operates at altitudes up to 14,650 m compared to 6,800 m for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. At 7,940 kg MTOW, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang is 13:1 the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.

The AT-3 Tsu Chiang has been produced in 62 units vs 1,000 for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. The AT-3 Tsu Chiang first flew 19 years before the Pipistrel Virus SW80 (1980 vs 1999).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 283 km/h, a difference of 621 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang has a longer range at 2,280 km compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang has a higher service ceiling at 14,650 meters (48,064 ft) compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6,800 meters (22,309 ft).
Which is heavier, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,940 kg compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.
Which is larger, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang entered service first in 1984, 16 years before the Pipistrel Virus SW80 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 62 units of the AT-3 Tsu Chiang.