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PZL-130 Orlik vs Pipistrel Virus SW80

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Specifications
PZL-130 Orlik Pipistrel Virus SW80
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇸🇮 Slovenia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL Pipistrel
First flight 24 October 1983 10 August 1999
Year introduced 1994 2000
Number produced 59 units 1000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 14.6 m² 9.5 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 10.7 m
Height 3.5 m 1.9 m
Length 9.3 m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 550 km/h 283 km/h
Operational range 2,200 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 10,000 m 6,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,950 kg 600 kg
Empty weight 1,825 kg 289 kg
Total thrust 1 x 559 kW 1 x 60 kW
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Overview

The PZL-130 Orlik and the Pipistrel Virus SW80 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by PZL and Pipistrel respectively.

Top speed is 550 km/h for the PZL-130 Orlik vs 283 km/h for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. The PZL-130 Orlik has an operational range of 2,200 km vs 1,450 km for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. The PZL-130 Orlik operates at altitudes up to 10,000 m compared to 6,800 m for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. At 2,950 kg MTOW, the PZL-130 Orlik is 4.9x the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.

The PZL-130 Orlik has been produced in 59 units vs 1,000 for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. The PZL-130 Orlik first flew 16 years before the Pipistrel Virus SW80 (1983 vs 1999).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PZL-130 Orlik or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The PZL-130 Orlik is faster with a maximum speed of 550 km/h compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 283 km/h, a difference of 267 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PZL-130 Orlik or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the PZL-130 Orlik or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6,800 meters (22,309 ft).
Which is heavier, the PZL-130 Orlik or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,950 kg compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.
Which is larger, the PZL-130 Orlik or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The PZL-130 Orlik is longer at 9.3 meters compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the PZL-130 Orlik or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The PZL-130 Orlik entered service first in 1994, 6 years before the Pipistrel Virus SW80 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PZL-130 Orlik or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 59 units of the PZL-130 Orlik.