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S330 / S333 vs Pipistrel Virus SW80

S330 / S333 vs Pipistrel Virus SW80 at a glance — top speed 194 vs 283 km/h, range 590 vs 1,450 km, max takeoff weight 1,157 vs 600 kg.

Schweizer S330 / S333 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S330 / S333
Specifications
S330 / S333 Pipistrel Virus SW80
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇸🇮 Slovenia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Schweizer Pipistrel
First flight 14 June 1988 10 August 1999
Year introduced 1992 2000
Number produced N/A 1000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 55.2 m² 9.5 m²
Wingspan 8.4 m 10.7 m
Height 3.4 m 1.9 m
Length 9.5 m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 194 km/h 283 km/h
Operational range 590 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 3,962 m 6,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,157 kg 600 kg
Empty weight 549 kg 289 kg
Total thrust 1 x 213 kW 1 x 60 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the S330 / S333 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 is faster with a maximum speed of 283 km/h compared to the S330 / S333's 194 km/h, a difference of 89 km/h.
Which has longer range, the S330 / S333 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has a longer range at 1,450 km compared to the S330 / S333's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the S330 / S333 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has a higher service ceiling at 6,800 meters (22,309 ft) compared to the S330 / S333's 3,962 meters (12,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the S330 / S333 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The S330 / S333 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,157 kg compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.
Which is larger, the S330 / S333 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The S330 / S333 is longer at 9.5 meters compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the S330 / S333 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The S330 / S333 entered service first in 1992, 8 years before the Pipistrel Virus SW80 which entered service in 2000.