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L-159 ALCA vs Pipistrel Virus SW80

Aero L-159 ALCA military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-159 ALCA
Pipistrel Virus SW80 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇮 Pipistrel Virus SW80
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Specifications
L-159 ALCA Pipistrel Virus SW80
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇸🇮 Slovenia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Pipistrel
First flight 2 August 1997 10 August 1999
Year introduced 2000 2000
Number produced 72 units 1000 units
Average unit price $9 million --
Wing area 18.8 m² 9.5 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 10.7 m
Height 4.9 m 1.9 m
Length 12.7 m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 936 km/h 283 km/h
Operational range 1,570 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 13,200 m 6,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,000 kg 600 kg
Empty weight 4,350 kg 289 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,871 kgf 1 x 60 kW
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Overview

The L-159 ALCA and the Pipistrel Virus SW80 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Aero and Pipistrel respectively.

The L-159 ALCA reaches 936 km/h — 3.3:1 the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 283 km/h. The L-159 ALCA has an operational range of 1,570 km vs 1,450 km for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. The L-159 ALCA operates at altitudes up to 13,200 m compared to 6,800 m for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. At 8,000 kg MTOW, the L-159 ALCA is 13:1 the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.

The L-159 ALCA has been produced in 72 units vs 1,000 for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. The L-159 ALCA first flew 2 years before the Pipistrel Virus SW80 (1997 vs 1999).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-159 ALCA or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The L-159 ALCA is faster with a maximum speed of 936 km/h compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 283 km/h, a difference of 653 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-159 ALCA or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The L-159 ALCA has a longer range at 1,570 km compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-159 ALCA or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher service ceiling at 13,200 meters (43,307 ft) compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6,800 meters (22,309 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-159 ALCA or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,000 kg compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.
Which is larger, the L-159 ALCA or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The L-159 ALCA is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-159 ALCA or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 entered service first in 2000, 0 years before the L-159 ALCA which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-159 ALCA or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 72 units of the L-159 ALCA.