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Hawker 400 vs Pipistrel Virus SW80

Hawker 400 vs Pipistrel Virus SW80 at a glance — top speed 860 vs 283 km/h, range 4,000 vs 1,450 km, max takeoff weight 7,303 vs 600 kg, built 951 vs 1,000 units.

Beechcraft Hawker 400 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Hawker 400
Pipistrel Virus SW80 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇮 Pipistrel Virus SW80
Specifications
Hawker 400 Pipistrel Virus SW80
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇸🇮 Slovenia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Pipistrel
First flight 29 August 1978 10 August 1999
Year introduced 1978 2000
Number produced 951 units 1000 units
Average unit price $7.4 million --
Wing area 22.4 m² 9.5 m²
Wingspan 13.3 m 10.7 m
Height 4.2 m 1.9 m
Length 14.8 m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 860 km/h 283 km/h
Operational range 4,000 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 6,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,303 kg 600 kg
Empty weight 4,559 kg 289 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,315 kgf 1 x 60 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawker 400 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Hawker 400 is faster with a maximum speed of 860 km/h compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 283 km/h, a difference of 577 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawker 400 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Hawker 400 has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawker 400 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Hawker 400 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6,800 meters (22,309 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawker 400 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Hawker 400 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,303 kg compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawker 400 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Hawker 400 is longer at 14.8 meters compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hawker 400 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Hawker 400 entered service first in 1978, 22 years before the Pipistrel Virus SW80 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawker 400 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 951 units of the Hawker 400.