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JL-10 vs Pipistrel Virus SW80

AVIC JL-10 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-10
Pipistrel Virus SW80 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇮 Pipistrel Virus SW80
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Specifications
JL-10 Pipistrel Virus SW80
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇸🇮 Slovenia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AVIC Pipistrel
First flight 26 March 2006 10 August 1999
Year introduced 2013 2000
Number produced 20 units 1000 units
Average unit price $15 million --
Wing area -- m² 9.5 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 10.7 m
Height 4.8 m 1.9 m
Length 12.6 m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 1715 km/h 283 km/h
Operational range 2,600 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 6,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg 600 kg
Empty weight 4,500 kg 289 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,250 kgf 1 x 60 kW
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Overview

The JL-10 and the Pipistrel Virus SW80 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by AVIC and Pipistrel respectively.

The JL-10 reaches 1,715 km/h — 6.1x the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 283 km/h. The JL-10 has an operational range of 2,600 km vs 1,450 km for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. The JL-10 operates at altitudes up to 16,000 m compared to 6,800 m for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. At 9,500 kg MTOW, the JL-10 is 16:1 the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.

The JL-10 has been produced in 20 units vs 1,000 for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. The Pipistrel Virus SW80 first flew 7 years before the JL-10 (1999 vs 2006).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-10 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The JL-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,715 km/h compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 283 km/h, a difference of 1,432 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-10 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The JL-10 has a longer range at 2,600 km compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-10 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The JL-10 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6,800 meters (22,309 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-10 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The JL-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-10 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The JL-10 is longer at 12.6 meters compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the JL-10 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 entered service first in 2000, 13 years before the JL-10 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-10 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 20 units of the JL-10.