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DHC-8 Dash 8 vs Pipistrel Virus SW80

De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-8 Dash 8
Pipistrel Virus SW80 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇮 Pipistrel Virus SW80
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Specifications
DHC-8 Dash 8 Pipistrel Virus SW80
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇸🇮 Slovenia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Pipistrel
First flight 20 June 1983 10 August 1999
Year introduced 1984 2000
Number produced 1258 units 1000 units
Average unit price $27 million --
Wing area 54.4 m² 9.5 m²
Wingspan 26.0 m 10.7 m
Height 7.5 m 1.9 m
Length 22.0 m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 451 km/h 283 km/h
Operational range 1,600 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 6,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,649 kg 600 kg
Empty weight 14,787 kg 289 kg
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW 1 x 60 kW
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Overview

The DHC-8 Dash 8 and the Pipistrel Virus SW80 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland Canada and Pipistrel respectively.

Top speed is 451 km/h for the DHC-8 Dash 8 vs 283 km/h for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. The DHC-8 Dash 8 has an operational range of 1,600 km vs 1,450 km for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. The DHC-8 Dash 8 operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 6,800 m for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. At 15,649 kg MTOW, the DHC-8 Dash 8 is 26:1 the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.

The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in 1,258 units vs 1,000 for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. The DHC-8 Dash 8 first flew 16 years before the Pipistrel Virus SW80 (1983 vs 1999).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is faster with a maximum speed of 451 km/h compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 283 km/h, a difference of 168 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a longer range at 1,600 km compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6,800 meters (22,309 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,649 kg compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 entered service first in 1984, 16 years before the Pipistrel Virus SW80 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,258 units compared to 1,000 units of the Pipistrel Virus SW80.