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Aermacchi M-345 vs Pipistrel Virus SW80

Aermacchi M-345 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Aermacchi M-345
Pipistrel Virus SW80 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇮 Pipistrel Virus SW80
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Specifications
Aermacchi M-345 Pipistrel Virus SW80
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇸🇮 Slovenia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Pipistrel
First flight 29 December 2016 10 August 1999
Year introduced 2020 2000
Number produced 4 units 1000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 12.6 m² 9.5 m²
Wingspan 8.5 m 10.7 m
Height 3.7 m 1.9 m
Length 9.9 m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 740 km/h 283 km/h
Operational range 1,410 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 12,190 m 6,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,100 kg 600 kg
Empty weight 2,300 kg 289 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,447 kgf 1 x 60 kW
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Overview

The Aermacchi M-345 and the Pipistrel Virus SW80 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Aermacchi and Pipistrel respectively.

The Aermacchi M-345 reaches 740 km/h — 2.6:1 the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 283 km/h. The Aermacchi M-345 has an operational range of 1,410 km vs 1,450 km for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. The Aermacchi M-345 operates at altitudes up to 12,190 m compared to 6,800 m for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. At 4,100 kg MTOW, the Aermacchi M-345 is 6.8:1 the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.

The Aermacchi M-345 has been produced in 4 units vs 1,000 for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. The Pipistrel Virus SW80 first flew 17 years before the Aermacchi M-345 (1999 vs 2016).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Aermacchi M-345 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Aermacchi M-345 is faster with a maximum speed of 740 km/h compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 283 km/h, a difference of 457 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Aermacchi M-345 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has a longer range at 1,450 km compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 1,410 km.
Which can fly higher, the Aermacchi M-345 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Aermacchi M-345 has a higher service ceiling at 12,190 meters (39,993 ft) compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6,800 meters (22,309 ft).
Which is heavier, the Aermacchi M-345 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Aermacchi M-345 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,100 kg compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.
Which is larger, the Aermacchi M-345 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Aermacchi M-345 is longer at 9.8 meters compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Aermacchi M-345 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 entered service first in 2000, 20 years before the Aermacchi M-345 which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Aermacchi M-345 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 4 units of the Aermacchi M-345.