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Mudry CAP 232 vs Pipistrel Virus SW80

Mudry CAP 232 vs Pipistrel Virus SW80 at a glance — top speed 330 vs 283 km/h, range 360 vs 1,450 km, max takeoff weight 820 vs 600 kg.

Specifications
Mudry CAP 232 Pipistrel Virus SW80
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇸🇮 Slovenia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Mudry Pipistrel
First flight -- 10 August 1999
Year introduced 1986 2000
Number produced N/A 1000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 9.9 m² 9.5 m²
Wingspan 8.1 m 10.7 m
Height 1.9 m 1.9 m
Length 6.8 m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 330 km/h 283 km/h
Operational range 360 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling -- m 6,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 820 kg 600 kg
Empty weight 630 kg 289 kg
Total thrust 1 x 224 kW 1 x 60 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mudry CAP 232 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Mudry CAP 232 is faster with a maximum speed of 330 km/h compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 283 km/h, a difference of 47 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mudry CAP 232 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has a longer range at 1,450 km compared to the Mudry CAP 232's 360 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mudry CAP 232 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has a higher service ceiling at 6,800 meters (22,309 ft) compared to the Mudry CAP 232's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mudry CAP 232 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Mudry CAP 232 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 820 kg compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.
Which is larger, the Mudry CAP 232 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Mudry CAP 232 is longer at 6.8 meters compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mudry CAP 232 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Mudry CAP 232 entered service first in 1986, 14 years before the Pipistrel Virus SW80 which entered service in 2000.