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Air Tractor AT-500 vs Pipistrel Virus SW80

Air Tractor AT-500 vs Pipistrel Virus SW80 at a glance — top speed 248 vs 283 km/h, range 1,300 vs 1,450 km, max takeoff weight 4,754 vs 600 kg, built 470 vs 1,000 units.

Air Tractor AT-500 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Air Tractor AT-500
Pipistrel Virus SW80 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇮 Pipistrel Virus SW80
Specifications
Air Tractor AT-500 Pipistrel Virus SW80
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇸🇮 Slovenia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Air Tractor Pipistrel
First flight 25 April 1986 10 August 1999
Year introduced 1987 2000
Number produced 470 units 1000 units
Average unit price $500K --
Wing area 26.8 m² 9.5 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 10.7 m
Height 3.0 m 1.9 m
Length 10.2 m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 248 km/h 283 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 11,000 m 6,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,754 kg 600 kg
Empty weight 2,109 kg 289 kg
Total thrust 1 x 560 kW 1 x 60 kW
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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.