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Air Tractor AT-500 vs Pipistrel Virus SW80

Overview

The Air Tractor AT-500 and the Pipistrel Virus SW80 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Air Tractor and Pipistrel respectively.

Top speed is 248 km/h for the Air Tractor AT-500 vs 283 km/h for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. The Air Tractor AT-500 has an operational range of 1,300 km vs 1,450 km for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. The Air Tractor AT-500 operates at altitudes up to 11,000 m compared to 6,800 m for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. At 4,754 kg MTOW, the Air Tractor AT-500 is 7.9x the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.

The Air Tractor AT-500 has been produced in 470 units vs 1,000 for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. The Air Tractor AT-500 first flew 13 years before the Pipistrel Virus SW80 (1986 vs 1999).

Air Tractor AT-500

Taiwanese trainer aircraft, utilized for basic flight training during the late 20th-century.
Air Tractor AT-500 military training aircraft side profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Air Tractor
First flight 25 April 1986
Year introduced 1987
Number produced 470 units
Average unit price $500K
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Pipistrel Virus SW80

Slovenian two-seat light aircraft, introduced in the late 1990s, utilized for training, surveillance, and recreational flight operations.
Pipistrel Virus SW80 military training aircraft side profile drawing
Origin country 🇸🇮 Slovenia
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pipistrel
First flight 10 August 1999
Year introduced 2000
Number produced 1000 units
Average unit price --
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Air Tractor AT-500

Wing area 26.8 m² ◉
Wingspan 15.9 m â—‰
Height 3.0 m â—‰
Length 10.2 m â—‰
Maximum speed 248 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,300 km â—‰
Service ceiling 11,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 4,754 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,109 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 560 kW â—‰

Pipistrel Virus SW80

Wing area 9.5 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.7 m â—‰
Height 1.9 m â—‰
Length 6.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 283 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,450 km â—‰
Service ceiling 6,800 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 600 kg â—‰
Empty weight 289 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 60 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Air Tractor AT-500 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 is faster with a maximum speed of 283 km/h compared to the Air Tractor AT-500's 248 km/h, a difference of 35 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Air Tractor AT-500 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has a longer range at 1,450 km compared to the Air Tractor AT-500's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Air Tractor AT-500 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Air Tractor AT-500 has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6,800 meters (22,309 ft).
Which is heavier, the Air Tractor AT-500 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Air Tractor AT-500 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,754 kg compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.
Which is larger, the Air Tractor AT-500 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Air Tractor AT-500 is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Air Tractor AT-500 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Air Tractor AT-500 entered service first in 1987, 13 years before the Pipistrel Virus SW80 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Air Tractor AT-500 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 470 units of the Air Tractor AT-500.

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