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L-39 Albatros vs Pipistrel Virus SW80

L-39 Albatros vs Pipistrel Virus SW80 at a glance — top speed 750 vs 283 km/h, range 1,100 vs 1,450 km, max takeoff weight 4,700 vs 600 kg, built 2,900 vs 1,000 units.

Aero L-39 Albatros military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-39 Albatros
Pipistrel Virus SW80 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇮 Pipistrel Virus SW80
Specifications
L-39 Albatros Pipistrel Virus SW80
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇸🇮 Slovenia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Pipistrel
First flight 4 November 1968 10 August 1999
Year introduced 1972 2000
Number produced 2900 units 1000 units
Average unit price $1 million --
Wing area 18.8 m² 9.5 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 10.7 m
Height 4.8 m 1.9 m
Length 12.1 m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 750 km/h 283 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 11,500 m 6,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,700 kg 600 kg
Empty weight 3,459 kg 289 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,720 kgf 1 x 60 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-39 Albatros or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The L-39 Albatros is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 283 km/h, a difference of 467 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-39 Albatros or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has a longer range at 1,450 km compared to the L-39 Albatros's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-39 Albatros or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6,800 meters (22,309 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-39 Albatros or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,700 kg compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.
Which is larger, the L-39 Albatros or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The L-39 Albatros is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-39 Albatros or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The L-39 Albatros entered service first in 1972, 28 years before the Pipistrel Virus SW80 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-39 Albatros or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 1,000 units of the Pipistrel Virus SW80.