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G-2 Galeb vs Pipistrel Virus SW80

G-2 Galeb vs Pipistrel Virus SW80 at a glance — top speed 812 vs 283 km/h, range 669 vs 1,450 km, max takeoff weight 4,300 vs 600 kg, built 248 vs 1,000 units.

Soko G-2 Galeb military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇸 G-2 Galeb
Pipistrel Virus SW80 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇮 Pipistrel Virus SW80
Specifications
G-2 Galeb Pipistrel Virus SW80
Origin country 🇷🇸 Ex-Yugoslavia 🇸🇮 Slovenia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Soko Pipistrel
First flight 31 July 1961 10 August 1999
Year introduced 1965 2000
Number produced 248 units 1000 units
Average unit price $180K --
Wing area 19.4 m² 9.5 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 10.7 m
Height 3.3 m 1.9 m
Length 10.3 m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 812 km/h 283 km/h
Operational range 669 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 6,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,300 kg 600 kg
Empty weight 2,620 kg 289 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 60 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the G-2 Galeb or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The G-2 Galeb is faster with a maximum speed of 812 km/h compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 283 km/h, a difference of 529 km/h.
Which has longer range, the G-2 Galeb or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has a longer range at 1,450 km compared to the G-2 Galeb's 669 km.
Which can fly higher, the G-2 Galeb or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The G-2 Galeb has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6,800 meters (22,309 ft).
Which is heavier, the G-2 Galeb or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The G-2 Galeb has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,300 kg compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.
Which is larger, the G-2 Galeb or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The G-2 Galeb is longer at 10.3 meters compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the G-2 Galeb or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The G-2 Galeb 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 G-2 Galeb or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 248 units of the G-2 Galeb.