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MB-326K vs Pipistrel Virus SW80

MB-326K vs Pipistrel Virus SW80 at a glance — top speed 806 vs 283 km/h, range 1,850 vs 1,450 km, max takeoff weight 3,765 vs 600 kg, built 800 vs 1,000 units.

Aermacchi MB-326K military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-326K
Pipistrel Virus SW80 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇮 Pipistrel Virus SW80
Specifications
MB-326K Pipistrel Virus SW80
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇸🇮 Slovenia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Pipistrel
First flight 10 December 1957 10 August 1999
Year introduced 1962 2000
Number produced 800 units 1000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.0 m² 9.5 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 10.7 m
Height 3.7 m 1.9 m
Length 10.7 m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 806 km/h 283 km/h
Operational range 1,850 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 6,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,765 kg 600 kg
Empty weight 2,237 kg 289 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 60 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MB-326K or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The MB-326K is faster with a maximum speed of 806 km/h compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 283 km/h, a difference of 523 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-326K or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The MB-326K has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-326K or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The MB-326K has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6,800 meters (22,309 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-326K or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The MB-326K has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,765 kg compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-326K or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The MB-326K is longer at 10.7 meters compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-326K or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The MB-326K entered service first in 1962, 38 years before the Pipistrel Virus SW80 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-326K or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 800 units of the MB-326K.