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Hürkus vs Pipistrel Virus SW80

TAI Hürkus military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇷 Hürkus
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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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Overview

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

The Hürkus reaches 574 km/h — 2.0x the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 283 km/h. The Hürkus has an operational range of 1,478 km vs 1,450 km for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. The Hürkus operates at altitudes up to 10,577 m compared to 6,800 m for the Pipistrel Virus SW80.

The Hürkus has been produced in 18 units vs 1,000 for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. The Pipistrel Virus SW80 first flew 14 years before the Hürkus (1999 vs 2013).

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.