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Gulfstream G550 vs Pipistrel Virus SW80

Gulfstream G550 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream G550
Pipistrel Virus SW80 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇮 Pipistrel Virus SW80
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Specifications
Gulfstream G550 Pipistrel Virus SW80
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇸🇮 Slovenia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Gulfstream Pipistrel
First flight 1 January 2003 10 August 1999
Year introduced 2004 2000
Number produced 600 units 1000 units
Average unit price $62 million --
Wing area 106.0 m² 9.5 m²
Wingspan 28.5 m 10.7 m
Height 7.7 m 1.9 m
Length 29.4 m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 941 km/h 283 km/h
Operational range 12,500 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 6,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 41,050 kg 600 kg
Empty weight 20,956 kg 289 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,345 kgf 1 x 60 kW
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Overview

The Gulfstream G550 and the Pipistrel Virus SW80 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Gulfstream and Pipistrel respectively.

The Gulfstream G550 reaches 941 km/h — 3.3x the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 283 km/h. The Gulfstream G550 has an operational range of 12,500 km vs 1,450 km for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. The Gulfstream G550 operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 6,800 m for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. At 41,050 kg MTOW, the Gulfstream G550 is 68:1 the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.

The Gulfstream G550 has been produced in 600 units vs 1,000 for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. The Pipistrel Virus SW80 first flew 4 years before the Gulfstream G550 (1999 vs 2003).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Gulfstream G550 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Gulfstream G550 is faster with a maximum speed of 941 km/h compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 283 km/h, a difference of 658 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gulfstream G550 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Gulfstream G550 has a longer range at 12,500 km compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gulfstream G550 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6,800 meters (22,309 ft).
Which is heavier, the Gulfstream G550 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,050 kg compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.
Which is larger, the Gulfstream G550 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Gulfstream G550 is longer at 29.4 meters compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Gulfstream G550 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 entered service first in 2000, 4 years before the Gulfstream G550 which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gulfstream G550 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 600 units of the Gulfstream G550.