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DA42 Twin Star vs Pipistrel Virus SW80

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Specifications
DA42 Twin Star Pipistrel Virus SW80
Origin country 🇦🇹 Austria 🇸🇮 Slovenia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Diamond Pipistrel
First flight 9 December 2002 10 August 1999
Year introduced 2004 2000
Number produced 600 units 1000 units
Average unit price $1.3 million --
Wing area 16.3 m² 9.5 m²
Wingspan 13.4 m 10.7 m
Height 2.5 m 1.9 m
Length 8.0 m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 354 km/h 283 km/h
Operational range 2,250 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 6,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,000 kg 600 kg
Empty weight 1,200 kg 289 kg
Total thrust 2 x 50 kW 1 x 60 kW
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Overview

The DA42 Twin Star and the Pipistrel Virus SW80 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Diamond and Pipistrel respectively.

Top speed is 354 km/h for the DA42 Twin Star vs 283 km/h for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. The DA42 Twin Star has an operational range of 2,250 km vs 1,450 km for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. The DA42 Twin Star operates at altitudes up to 9,000 m compared to 6,800 m for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. At 2,000 kg MTOW, the DA42 Twin Star is 3.3x the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.

The DA42 Twin Star has been produced in 600 units vs 1,000 for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. The Pipistrel Virus SW80 first flew 3 years before the DA42 Twin Star (1999 vs 2002).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DA42 Twin Star or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The DA42 Twin Star is faster with a maximum speed of 354 km/h compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 283 km/h, a difference of 71 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DA42 Twin Star or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The DA42 Twin Star has a longer range at 2,250 km compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the DA42 Twin Star or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The DA42 Twin Star has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6,800 meters (22,309 ft).
Which is heavier, the DA42 Twin Star or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The DA42 Twin Star has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,000 kg compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.
Which is larger, the DA42 Twin Star or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The DA42 Twin Star is longer at 8.0 meters compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the DA42 Twin Star or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 entered service first in 2000, 4 years before the DA42 Twin Star which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DA42 Twin Star or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 600 units of the DA42 Twin Star.