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Kawasaki T-4 vs Pipistrel Virus SW80

Kawasaki T-4 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki T-4
Pipistrel Virus SW80 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇮 Pipistrel Virus SW80
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Specifications
Kawasaki T-4 Pipistrel Virus SW80
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇸🇮 Slovenia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki Pipistrel
First flight 29 July 1985 10 August 1999
Year introduced 1988 2000
Number produced 200 units 1000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 21.0 m² 9.5 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 10.7 m
Height 4.6 m 1.9 m
Length 13.0 m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 1038 km/h 283 km/h
Operational range 1,668 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 6,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 600 kg
Empty weight 3,790 kg 289 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,597 kgf 1 x 60 kW
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Overview

The Kawasaki T-4 and the Pipistrel Virus SW80 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Kawasaki and Pipistrel respectively.

The Kawasaki T-4 reaches 1,038 km/h — 3.7:1 the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 283 km/h. The Kawasaki T-4 has an operational range of 1,668 km vs 1,450 km for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. The Kawasaki T-4 operates at altitudes up to 15,240 m compared to 6,800 m for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. At 7,500 kg MTOW, the Kawasaki T-4 is 12:1 the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.

The Kawasaki T-4 has been produced in 200 units vs 1,000 for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. The Kawasaki T-4 first flew 14 years before the Pipistrel Virus SW80 (1985 vs 1999).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki T-4 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Kawasaki T-4 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 283 km/h, a difference of 755 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki T-4 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a longer range at 1,668 km compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kawasaki T-4 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6,800 meters (22,309 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kawasaki T-4 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.
Which is larger, the Kawasaki T-4 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Kawasaki T-4 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki T-4 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Kawasaki T-4 entered service first in 1988, 12 years before the Pipistrel Virus SW80 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kawasaki T-4 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 200 units of the Kawasaki T-4.