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Enstrom 480 vs Pipistrel Virus SW80

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🇺🇸 Enstrom 480
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Specifications
Enstrom 480 Pipistrel Virus SW80
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇸🇮 Slovenia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Enstrom Pipistrel
First flight 7 October 1989 10 August 1999
Year introduced 1993 2000
Number produced 142 units 1000 units
Average unit price $1.3 million --
Wing area -- m² 9.5 m²
Wingspan 9.8 m 10.7 m
Height 3.0 m 1.9 m
Length 8.9 m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 211 km/h 283 km/h
Operational range 700 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 3,962 m 6,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,293 kg 600 kg
Empty weight 760 kg 289 kg
Total thrust 1 x 213 kW 1 x 60 kW
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Overview

The Enstrom 480 and the Pipistrel Virus SW80 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Enstrom and Pipistrel respectively.

Top speed is 211 km/h for the Enstrom 480 vs 283 km/h for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. The Enstrom 480 has an operational range of 700 km vs 1,450 km for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. The Pipistrel Virus SW80 operates at altitudes up to 6,800 m compared to 3,962 m for the Enstrom 480. At 1,293 kg MTOW, the Enstrom 480 is 2.2x the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.

The Enstrom 480 has been produced in 142 units vs 1,000 for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. The Enstrom 480 first flew 10 years before the Pipistrel Virus SW80 (1989 vs 1999).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Enstrom 480 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 is faster with a maximum speed of 283 km/h compared to the Enstrom 480's 211 km/h, a difference of 72 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Enstrom 480 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has a longer range at 1,450 km compared to the Enstrom 480's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Enstrom 480 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has a higher service ceiling at 6,800 meters (22,309 ft) compared to the Enstrom 480's 3,962 meters (12,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Enstrom 480 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Enstrom 480 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,293 kg compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.
Which is larger, the Enstrom 480 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Enstrom 480 is longer at 8.9 meters compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Enstrom 480 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Enstrom 480 entered service first in 1993, 7 years before the Pipistrel Virus SW80 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Enstrom 480 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 142 units of the Enstrom 480.