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IAR-99 Șoim vs Pipistrel Virus SW80

IAR-99 Șoim vs Pipistrel Virus SW80 at a glance — top speed 865 vs 283 km/h, range 1,100 vs 1,450 km, max takeoff weight 5,560 vs 600 kg, built 28 vs 1,000 units.

Avioane Craiova IAR-99 Șoim military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-99 Șoim
Pipistrel Virus SW80 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇮 Pipistrel Virus SW80
Specifications
IAR-99 Șoim Pipistrel Virus SW80
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇸🇮 Slovenia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Avioane Craiova Pipistrel
First flight 21 December 1985 10 August 1999
Year introduced 1987 2000
Number produced 28 units 1000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 18.7 m² 9.5 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 10.7 m
Height 3.9 m 1.9 m
Length 11.0 m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 865 km/h 283 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 12,900 m 6,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,560 kg 600 kg
Empty weight 3,200 kg 289 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,814 kgf 1 x 60 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-99 Șoim or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The IAR-99 Șoim is faster with a maximum speed of 865 km/h compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 283 km/h, a difference of 582 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-99 Șoim or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has a longer range at 1,450 km compared to the IAR-99 Șoim's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-99 Șoim or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The IAR-99 Șoim 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 IAR-99 Șoim or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,560 kg compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-99 Șoim or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The IAR-99 Șoim is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-99 Șoim or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The IAR-99 Șoim entered service first in 1987, 13 years before the Pipistrel Virus SW80 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-99 Șoim or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 28 units of the IAR-99 Șoim.