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P180 Avanti vs Pipistrel Virus SW80

Piaggio P180 Avanti military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 P180 Avanti
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Specifications
P180 Avanti Pipistrel Virus SW80
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇸🇮 Slovenia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Piaggio Pipistrel
First flight 26 September 1986 10 August 1999
Year introduced 1990 2000
Number produced 246 units 1000 units
Average unit price $7.7 million --
Wing area 16.0 m² 9.5 m²
Wingspan 14.0 m 10.7 m
Height 4.0 m 1.9 m
Length 14.4 m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 732 km/h 283 km/h
Operational range 2,800 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 6,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,489 kg 600 kg
Empty weight 3,402 kg 289 kg
Total thrust 2 x 317 kW 1 x 60 kW
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Overview

The P180 Avanti and the Pipistrel Virus SW80 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Piaggio and Pipistrel respectively.

The P180 Avanti reaches 732 km/h — 2.6x the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 283 km/h. The P180 Avanti has an operational range of 2,800 km vs 1,450 km for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. The P180 Avanti operates at altitudes up to 12,500 m compared to 6,800 m for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. At 5,489 kg MTOW, the P180 Avanti is 9.1x the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.

The P180 Avanti has been produced in 246 units vs 1,000 for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. The P180 Avanti first flew 13 years before the Pipistrel Virus SW80 (1986 vs 1999).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the P180 Avanti or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The P180 Avanti is faster with a maximum speed of 732 km/h compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 283 km/h, a difference of 449 km/h.
Which has longer range, the P180 Avanti or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The P180 Avanti has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the P180 Avanti or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The P180 Avanti has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6,800 meters (22,309 ft).
Which is heavier, the P180 Avanti or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The P180 Avanti has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,489 kg compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.
Which is larger, the P180 Avanti or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The P180 Avanti is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the P180 Avanti or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The P180 Avanti entered service first in 1990, 10 years before the Pipistrel Virus SW80 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the P180 Avanti or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 246 units of the P180 Avanti.