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Jet Provost vs Pipistrel Virus SW80

Jet Provost vs Pipistrel Virus SW80 at a glance — top speed 707 vs 283 km/h, range 1,445 vs 1,450 km, max takeoff weight 4,173 vs 600 kg.

BAC Jet Provost military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Jet Provost
Specifications
Jet Provost Pipistrel Virus SW80
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇸🇮 Slovenia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer BAC Pipistrel
First flight 26 June 1954 10 August 1999
Year introduced 1955 2000
Number produced N/A 1000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.9 m² 9.5 m²
Wingspan 10.8 m 10.7 m
Height 3.1 m 1.9 m
Length 10.4 m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 707 km/h 283 km/h
Operational range 1,445 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 11,200 m 6,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,173 kg 600 kg
Empty weight 2,217 kg 289 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 60 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Jet Provost or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Jet Provost is faster with a maximum speed of 707 km/h compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 283 km/h, a difference of 424 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Jet Provost or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has a longer range at 1,450 km compared to the Jet Provost's 1,445 km.
Which can fly higher, the Jet Provost or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Jet Provost has a higher service ceiling at 11,200 meters (36,745 ft) compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6,800 meters (22,309 ft).
Which is heavier, the Jet Provost or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Jet Provost has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,173 kg compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.
Which is larger, the Jet Provost or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Jet Provost is longer at 10.4 meters compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Jet Provost or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Jet Provost entered service first in 1955, 45 years before the Pipistrel Virus SW80 which entered service in 2000.