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I-22 Iryda vs Pipistrel Virus SW80

I-22 Iryda vs Pipistrel Virus SW80 at a glance — top speed 940 vs 283 km/h, range 1,200 vs 1,450 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 600 kg, built 17 vs 1,000 units.

PZL Mielec I-22 Iryda military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 I-22 Iryda
Pipistrel Virus SW80 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇮 Pipistrel Virus SW80
Specifications
I-22 Iryda Pipistrel Virus SW80
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇸🇮 Slovenia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL Mielec Pipistrel
First flight 3 March 1985 10 August 1999
Year introduced 1992 2000
Number produced 17 units 1000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.9 m² 9.5 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m 10.7 m
Height 4.3 m 1.9 m
Length 13.2 m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 940 km/h 283 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 13,700 m 6,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 600 kg
Empty weight 4,600 kg 289 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,499 kgf 1 x 60 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the I-22 Iryda or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The I-22 Iryda is faster with a maximum speed of 940 km/h compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 283 km/h, a difference of 657 km/h.
Which has longer range, the I-22 Iryda or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has a longer range at 1,450 km compared to the I-22 Iryda's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the I-22 Iryda or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The I-22 Iryda has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6,800 meters (22,309 ft).
Which is heavier, the I-22 Iryda or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The I-22 Iryda has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.
Which is larger, the I-22 Iryda or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The I-22 Iryda is longer at 13.2 meters compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the I-22 Iryda or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The I-22 Iryda entered service first in 1992, 8 years before the Pipistrel Virus SW80 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the I-22 Iryda or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 17 units of the I-22 Iryda.