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PC-7 Turbo Trainer vs Pipistrel Virus SW80

PC-7 Turbo Trainer vs Pipistrel Virus SW80 at a glance — top speed 412 vs 283 km/h, range 1,200 vs 1,450 km, max takeoff weight 2,700 vs 600 kg, built 618 vs 1,000 units.

Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Pipistrel Virus SW80 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇮 Pipistrel Virus SW80
Specifications
PC-7 Turbo Trainer Pipistrel Virus SW80
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇸🇮 Slovenia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Pipistrel
First flight 12 April 1966 10 August 1999
Year introduced 1978 2000
Number produced 618 units 1000 units
Average unit price $1.5 million --
Wing area 16.6 m² 9.5 m²
Wingspan 10.4 m 10.7 m
Height 3.2 m 1.9 m
Length 9.8 m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 412 km/h 283 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 10,060 m 6,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,700 kg 600 kg
Empty weight 1,330 kg 289 kg
Total thrust 1 x 410 kW 1 x 60 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer is faster with a maximum speed of 412 km/h compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 283 km/h, a difference of 129 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has a longer range at 1,450 km compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a higher service ceiling at 10,060 meters (33,005 ft) compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6,800 meters (22,309 ft).
Which is heavier, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,700 kg compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.
Which is larger, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer is longer at 9.8 meters compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer entered service first in 1978, 22 years before the Pipistrel Virus SW80 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 618 units of the PC-7 Turbo Trainer.