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IAR-823 vs Pipistrel Virus SW80

IAR-823 vs Pipistrel Virus SW80 at a glance — top speed 310 vs 283 km/h, range 1,800 vs 1,450 km, max takeoff weight 1,500 vs 600 kg, built 80 vs 1,000 units.

IAR-823 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-823
Specifications
IAR-823 Pipistrel Virus SW80
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇸🇮 Slovenia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer IAR Pipistrel
First flight 10 June 1973 10 August 1999
Year introduced 1974 2000
Number produced 80 units 1000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 15.0 m² 9.5 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 10.7 m
Height 2.5 m 1.9 m
Length 8.2 m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 283 km/h
Operational range 1,800 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 5,600 m 6,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,500 kg 600 kg
Empty weight 900 kg 289 kg
Total thrust 1 x 216 kW 1 x 60 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-823 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The IAR-823 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 283 km/h, a difference of 27 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-823 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The IAR-823 has a longer range at 1,800 km compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-823 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has a higher service ceiling at 6,800 meters (22,309 ft) compared to the IAR-823's 5,600 meters (18,372 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-823 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The IAR-823 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,500 kg compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-823 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The IAR-823 is longer at 8.2 meters compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-823 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The IAR-823 entered service first in 1974, 26 years before the Pipistrel Virus SW80 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-823 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 80 units of the IAR-823.