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KT-100 vs Pipistrel Virus SW80

KT-100 vs Pipistrel Virus SW80 at a glance — top speed 389 vs 283 km/h, range 1,900 vs 1,450 km, max takeoff weight 1,633 vs 600 kg, built 23 vs 1,000 units.

KAI KT-100 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-100
Pipistrel Virus SW80 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇮 Pipistrel Virus SW80
Specifications
KT-100 Pipistrel Virus SW80
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇸🇮 Slovenia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Pipistrel
First flight 20 July 2011 10 August 1999
Year introduced 2015 2000
Number produced 23 units 1000 units
Average unit price $570K --
Wing area -- m² 9.5 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 10.7 m
Height 2.7 m 1.9 m
Length 8.0 m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 389 km/h 283 km/h
Operational range 1,900 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 5,304 m 6,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,633 kg 600 kg
Empty weight 1,089 kg 289 kg
Total thrust 1 x 235 kW 1 x 60 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KT-100 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The KT-100 is faster with a maximum speed of 389 km/h compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 283 km/h, a difference of 106 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-100 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The KT-100 has a longer range at 1,900 km compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-100 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has a higher service ceiling at 6,800 meters (22,309 ft) compared to the KT-100's 5,304 meters (17,401 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-100 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The KT-100 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,633 kg compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-100 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The KT-100 is longer at 8.0 meters compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the KT-100 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 entered service first in 2000, 15 years before the KT-100 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-100 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 23 units of the KT-100.