Alarus CH2000 vs Virus SW80

Overview

The Alarus CH2000 and the Virus SW80 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by AMD and Pipistrel respectively.

Top speed is 265 km/h for the Alarus CH2000 vs 283 km/h for the Virus SW80. The Alarus CH2000 has an operational range of 900 km vs 1,450 km for the Virus SW80. The Virus SW80 operates at altitudes up to 6,800 m compared to 3,810 m for the Alarus CH2000.

The Alarus CH2000 has been produced in 150 units vs 1,000 for the Virus SW80. The Alarus CH2000 first flew 4 years before the Virus SW80 (1995 vs 1999).

Canadian light sports aircraft, produced in the 1990s, primarily employed for flight training and personal use.
AMD Alarus CH2000 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AMD
First flight 1 January 1995
Year introduced 1995
Number produced 150 units
Average unit price $725K
Slovenian two-seat light aircraft, introduced in the late 1990s, utilized for training, surveillance, and recreational flight operations.
Pipistrel Virus SW80 Training 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 --
Wing area 12.7 m² ◉
Wingspan 8.8 m â—‰
Height 2.1 m â—‰
Length 7.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 265 km/h â—‰
Operational range 900 km â—‰
Service ceiling 3,810 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 767 kg â—‰
Empty weight 492 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 87 kW â—‰
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 Alarus CH2000 or Virus SW80?
The Virus SW80 is faster with a maximum speed of 283 km/h compared to the Alarus CH2000's 265 km/h, a difference of 18 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Alarus CH2000 or Virus SW80?
The Virus SW80 has a longer range at 1,450 km compared to the Alarus CH2000's 900 km.
Which can fly higher, the Alarus CH2000 or Virus SW80?
The Virus SW80 has a higher service ceiling at 6,800 meters (22,309 ft) compared to the Alarus CH2000's 3,810 meters (12,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the Alarus CH2000 or Virus SW80?
The Alarus CH2000 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 767 kg compared to the Virus SW80's 600 kg.
Which is larger, the Alarus CH2000 or Virus SW80?
The Alarus CH2000 is longer at 7.0 meters compared to the Virus SW80's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Alarus CH2000 or Virus SW80?
The Alarus CH2000 entered service first in 1995, 5 years before the Virus SW80 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alarus CH2000 or Virus SW80?
The Virus SW80 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 150 units of the Alarus CH2000.