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AW169 vs Pipistrel Virus SW80

AgustaWestland AW169 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW169
Pipistrel Virus SW80 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇮 Pipistrel Virus SW80
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Specifications
AW169 Pipistrel Virus SW80
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇸🇮 Slovenia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Pipistrel
First flight 10 May 2012 10 August 1999
Year introduced 2015 2000
Number produced 130 units 1000 units
Average unit price $9 million --
Wing area -- m² 9.5 m²
Wingspan 12.1 m 10.7 m
Height 4.5 m 1.9 m
Length 14.7 m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 306 km/h 283 km/h
Operational range 820 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 6,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,500 kg 600 kg
Empty weight 2,850 kg 289 kg
Total thrust 2 x 375 kW 1 x 60 kW
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Overview

The AW169 and the Pipistrel Virus SW80 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Pipistrel respectively.

Top speed is 306 km/h for the AW169 vs 283 km/h for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. The AW169 has an operational range of 820 km vs 1,450 km for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. The Pipistrel Virus SW80 operates at altitudes up to 6,800 m compared to 5,000 m for the AW169. At 4,500 kg MTOW, the AW169 is 7.5x the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.

The AW169 has been produced in 130 units vs 1,000 for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. The Pipistrel Virus SW80 first flew 13 years before the AW169 (1999 vs 2012).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW169 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The AW169 is faster with a maximum speed of 306 km/h compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 283 km/h, a difference of 23 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW169 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has a longer range at 1,450 km compared to the AW169's 820 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW169 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has a higher service ceiling at 6,800 meters (22,309 ft) compared to the AW169's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW169 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The AW169 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,500 kg compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.
Which is larger, the AW169 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The AW169 is longer at 14.7 meters compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW169 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 entered service first in 2000, 15 years before the AW169 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW169 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 130 units of the AW169.