R22 vs Virus SW80
Overview
The R22 and the Virus SW80 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Robinson and Pipistrel respectively.
Top speed is 188 km/h for the R22 vs 283 km/h for the Virus SW80. The R22 has an operational range of 387 km vs 1,450 km for the Virus SW80. The Virus SW80 operates at altitudes up to 6,800 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22.
The R22 has been produced in 4,600 units vs 1,000 for the Virus SW80. The R22 first flew 24 years before the Virus SW80 (1975 vs 1999).
| American light, multi-purpose helicopter, widely used for flight training, livestock mustering, and patrol from the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Robinson |
| First flight | 28 August 1975 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 4600 units |
| Average unit price | $400K |
| Slovenian two-seat light aircraft, introduced in the late 1990s, utilized for training, surveillance, and recreational flight operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇸🇮 Slovenia |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Pipistrel |
| First flight | 10 August 1999 |
| Year introduced | 2000 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 7.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 8.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 188 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 387 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,267 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 621 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 361 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 93 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 9.5 m² |
| Wingspan | 10.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 1.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 6.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 283 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,450 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,800 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 600 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 289 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 60 kW â—‰ |
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Detailed Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the R22 or Virus SW80?
The Virus SW80 is faster with a maximum speed of 283 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 95 km/h.
Which has longer range, the R22 or Virus SW80?
The Virus SW80 has a longer range at 1,450 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the R22 or Virus SW80?
The Virus SW80 has a higher service ceiling at 6,800 meters (22,309 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the R22 or Virus SW80?
The R22 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 621 kg compared to the Virus SW80's 600 kg.
Which is larger, the R22 or Virus SW80?
The R22 is longer at 8.8 meters compared to the Virus SW80's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the R22 or Virus SW80?
The R22 entered service first in 1979, 21 years before the Virus SW80 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the R22 or Virus SW80?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 1,000 units of the Virus SW80.