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HTT-40 vs Pipistrel Virus SW80

HTT-40 vs Pipistrel Virus SW80 at a glance — top speed 450 vs 283 km/h, range 1,000 vs 1,450 km, max takeoff weight 2,800 vs 600 kg, built 2 vs 1,000 units.

HAL HTT-40 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HTT-40
Specifications
HTT-40 Pipistrel Virus SW80
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇸🇮 Slovenia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Pipistrel
First flight 1 June 2016 10 August 1999
Year introduced 2026 2000
Number produced 2 units 1000 units
Average unit price $12.1 million --
Wing area -- m² 9.5 m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 10.7 m
Height -- m 1.9 m
Length -- m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 283 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 6,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,800 kg 600 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg 289 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 60 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HTT-40 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The HTT-40 is faster with a maximum speed of 450 km/h compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 283 km/h, a difference of 167 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HTT-40 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has a longer range at 1,450 km compared to the HTT-40's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the HTT-40 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has a higher service ceiling at 6,800 meters (22,309 ft) compared to the HTT-40's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the HTT-40 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The HTT-40 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,800 kg compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.
Which entered service first, the HTT-40 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 entered service first in 2000, 26 years before the HTT-40 which entered service in 2026.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HTT-40 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 2 units of the HTT-40.