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Hawk vs Pipistrel Virus SW80

Hawk vs Pipistrel Virus SW80 at a glance — top speed 1,028 vs 283 km/h, range 2,520 vs 1,450 km, max takeoff weight 8,340 vs 600 kg, built 1,000 vs 1,000 units.

British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
Specifications
Hawk Pipistrel Virus SW80
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇸🇮 Slovenia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace Pipistrel
First flight 21 August 1974 10 August 1999
Year introduced 1976 2000
Number produced 1000 units 1000 units
Average unit price $18 million --
Wing area 16.7 m² 9.5 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 10.7 m
Height 4.1 m 1.9 m
Length 11.9 m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 1028 km/h 283 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 6,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,340 kg 600 kg
Empty weight 3,635 kg 289 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,420 kgf 1 x 60 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawk or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 283 km/h, a difference of 745 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6,800 meters (22,309 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Hawk is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Hawk entered service first in 1976, 24 years before the Pipistrel Virus SW80 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
Both the Hawk and Pipistrel Virus SW80 have been produced in equal numbers with 1,000 units each.