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Hürkus vs Pipistrel Virus SW80

Hürkus vs Pipistrel Virus SW80 at a glance — top speed 574 vs 283 km/h, range 1,478 vs 1,450 km, built 18 vs 1,000 units.

TAI Hürkus military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇷 Hürkus
Specifications
Hürkus Pipistrel Virus SW80
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇸🇮 Slovenia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer TAI Pipistrel
First flight 29 August 2013 10 August 1999
Year introduced 2016 2000
Number produced 18 units 1000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area -- m² 9.5 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 10.7 m
Height 3.7 m 1.9 m
Length 11.2 m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 574 km/h 283 km/h
Operational range 1,478 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 10,577 m 6,800 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 600 kg
Empty weight 2,976 kg 289 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,193 kW 1 x 60 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hürkus or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Hürkus is faster with a maximum speed of 574 km/h compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 283 km/h, a difference of 291 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hürkus or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Hürkus has a longer range at 1,478 km compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hürkus or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Hürkus has a higher service ceiling at 10,577 meters (34,701 ft) compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6,800 meters (22,309 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hürkus or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 600 kg compared to the Hürkus's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Hürkus or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Hürkus is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hürkus or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 entered service first in 2000, 16 years before the Hürkus which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hürkus or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 18 units of the Hürkus.