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JL-9 vs Pipistrel Virus SW80

Guizhou JL-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-9
Pipistrel Virus SW80 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇮 Pipistrel Virus SW80
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Specifications
JL-9 Pipistrel Virus SW80
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇸🇮 Slovenia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Guizhou Pipistrel
First flight 13 December 2003 10 August 1999
Year introduced 2013 2000
Number produced 13 units 1000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 24.9 m² 9.5 m²
Wingspan 8.3 m 10.7 m
Height 4.1 m 1.9 m
Length 14.6 m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 1100 km/h 283 km/h
Operational range 863 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 6,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,800 kg 600 kg
Empty weight 7,800 kg 289 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,497 kgf 1 x 60 kW
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Overview

The JL-9 and the Pipistrel Virus SW80 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Guizhou and Pipistrel respectively.

The JL-9 reaches 1,100 km/h — 3.9x the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 283 km/h. The JL-9 has an operational range of 863 km vs 1,450 km for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. The JL-9 operates at altitudes up to 16,000 m compared to 6,800 m for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. At 9,800 kg MTOW, the JL-9 is 16:1 the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.

The JL-9 has been produced in 13 units vs 1,000 for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. The Pipistrel Virus SW80 first flew 4 years before the JL-9 (1999 vs 2003).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-9 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The JL-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 283 km/h, a difference of 817 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-9 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has a longer range at 1,450 km compared to the JL-9's 863 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-9 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The JL-9 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-9 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The JL-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,800 kg compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-9 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The JL-9 is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the JL-9 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 entered service first in 2000, 13 years before the JL-9 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-9 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 13 units of the JL-9.