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IA-63 Pampa vs Pipistrel Virus SW80

FMA IA-63 Pampa military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇷 IA-63 Pampa
Pipistrel Virus SW80 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇮 Pipistrel Virus SW80
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Specifications
IA-63 Pampa Pipistrel Virus SW80
Origin country 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇸🇮 Slovenia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer FMA Pipistrel
First flight 6 October 1984 10 August 1999
Year introduced 1988 2000
Number produced 32 units 1000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 15.6 m² 9.5 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 10.7 m
Height 4.3 m 1.9 m
Length 10.9 m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 815 km/h 283 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 12,900 m 6,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,000 kg 600 kg
Empty weight 2,820 kg 289 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,588 kgf 1 x 60 kW
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Overview

The IA-63 Pampa and the Pipistrel Virus SW80 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by FMA and Pipistrel respectively.

The IA-63 Pampa reaches 815 km/h — 2.9:1 the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 283 km/h. The IA-63 Pampa has an operational range of 1,500 km vs 1,450 km for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. The IA-63 Pampa operates at altitudes up to 12,900 m compared to 6,800 m for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. At 5,000 kg MTOW, the IA-63 Pampa is 8.3:1 the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.

The IA-63 Pampa has been produced in 32 units vs 1,000 for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. The IA-63 Pampa first flew 15 years before the Pipistrel Virus SW80 (1984 vs 1999).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IA-63 Pampa or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The IA-63 Pampa is faster with a maximum speed of 815 km/h compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 283 km/h, a difference of 532 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IA-63 Pampa or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The IA-63 Pampa has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the IA-63 Pampa or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The IA-63 Pampa has a higher service ceiling at 12,900 meters (42,322 ft) compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6,800 meters (22,309 ft).
Which is heavier, the IA-63 Pampa or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The IA-63 Pampa has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,000 kg compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.
Which is larger, the IA-63 Pampa or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The IA-63 Pampa is longer at 10.9 meters compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the IA-63 Pampa or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The IA-63 Pampa entered service first in 1988, 12 years before the Pipistrel Virus SW80 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IA-63 Pampa or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 32 units of the IA-63 Pampa.