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Enstrom F-28 vs Pipistrel Virus SW80

Enstrom F-28 vs Pipistrel Virus SW80 at a glance — top speed 180 vs 283 km/h, range 446 vs 1,450 km, max takeoff weight 1,179 vs 600 kg, built 32 vs 1,000 units.

Enstrom F-28 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Enstrom F-28
Pipistrel Virus SW80 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇮 Pipistrel Virus SW80
Specifications
Enstrom F-28 Pipistrel Virus SW80
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇸🇮 Slovenia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Enstrom Pipistrel
First flight 12 November 1960 10 August 1999
Year introduced 1965 2000
Number produced 32 units 1000 units
Average unit price $4 million --
Wing area -- m² 9.5 m²
Wingspan 9.8 m 10.7 m
Height 2.7 m 1.9 m
Length 8.9 m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 180 km/h 283 km/h
Operational range 446 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 3,658 m 6,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,179 kg 600 kg
Empty weight 712 kg 289 kg
Total thrust 1 x 168 kW 1 x 60 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Enstrom F-28 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 is faster with a maximum speed of 283 km/h compared to the Enstrom F-28's 180 km/h, a difference of 103 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Enstrom F-28 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has a longer range at 1,450 km compared to the Enstrom F-28's 446 km.
Which can fly higher, the Enstrom F-28 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has a higher service ceiling at 6,800 meters (22,309 ft) compared to the Enstrom F-28's 3,658 meters (12,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Enstrom F-28 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Enstrom F-28 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,179 kg compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.
Which is larger, the Enstrom F-28 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Enstrom F-28 is longer at 8.9 meters compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Enstrom F-28 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Enstrom F-28 entered service first in 1965, 35 years before the Pipistrel Virus SW80 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Enstrom F-28 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 32 units of the Enstrom F-28.