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KT-1 Woongbi vs Pipistrel Virus SW80

KAI KT-1 Woongbi military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-1 Woongbi
Pipistrel Virus SW80 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇮 Pipistrel Virus SW80
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Specifications
KT-1 Woongbi Pipistrel Virus SW80
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇸🇮 Slovenia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Pipistrel
First flight 12 December 1991 10 August 1999
Year introduced 2000 2000
Number produced 178 units 1000 units
Average unit price $9 million --
Wing area 16.0 m² 9.5 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 10.7 m
Height 3.7 m 1.9 m
Length 10.3 m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 574 km/h 283 km/h
Operational range 1,333 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 11,582 m 6,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,540 kg 600 kg
Empty weight 1,910 kg 289 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 60 kW
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Overview

The KT-1 Woongbi and the Pipistrel Virus SW80 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by KAI and Pipistrel respectively.

The KT-1 Woongbi reaches 574 km/h — 2.0x the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 283 km/h. The KT-1 Woongbi has an operational range of 1,333 km vs 1,450 km for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. The KT-1 Woongbi operates at altitudes up to 11,582 m compared to 6,800 m for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. At 2,540 kg MTOW, the KT-1 Woongbi is 4.2x the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.

The KT-1 Woongbi has been produced in 178 units vs 1,000 for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. The KT-1 Woongbi first flew 8 years before the Pipistrel Virus SW80 (1991 vs 1999).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KT-1 Woongbi or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The KT-1 Woongbi is faster with a maximum speed of 574 km/h compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 283 km/h, a difference of 291 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-1 Woongbi or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has a longer range at 1,450 km compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 1,333 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-1 Woongbi or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a higher service ceiling at 11,582 meters (37,998 ft) compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6,800 meters (22,309 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-1 Woongbi or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,540 kg compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-1 Woongbi or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The KT-1 Woongbi is longer at 10.3 meters compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the KT-1 Woongbi or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 entered service first in 2000, 0 years before the KT-1 Woongbi which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-1 Woongbi or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 178 units of the KT-1 Woongbi.