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SAAB 105 vs Pipistrel Virus SW80

SAAB 105 vs Pipistrel Virus SW80 at a glance — top speed 970 vs 283 km/h, range 2,300 vs 1,450 km, max takeoff weight 4,635 vs 600 kg, built 192 vs 1,000 units.

SAAB 105 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 SAAB 105
Pipistrel Virus SW80 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇮 Pipistrel Virus SW80
Specifications
SAAB 105 Pipistrel Virus SW80
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇸🇮 Slovenia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab Pipistrel
First flight 29 June 1963 10 August 1999
Year introduced 1967 2000
Number produced 192 units 1000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.3 m² 9.5 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 10.7 m
Height 2.7 m 1.9 m
Length 10.8 m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 970 km/h 283 km/h
Operational range 2,300 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 13,700 m 6,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,635 kg 600 kg
Empty weight 2,849 kg 289 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,293 kgf 1 x 60 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the SAAB 105 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The SAAB 105 is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 283 km/h, a difference of 687 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SAAB 105 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The SAAB 105 has a longer range at 2,300 km compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the SAAB 105 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The SAAB 105 has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6,800 meters (22,309 ft).
Which is heavier, the SAAB 105 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The SAAB 105 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,635 kg compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.
Which is larger, the SAAB 105 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The SAAB 105 is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the SAAB 105 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The SAAB 105 entered service first in 1967, 33 years before the Pipistrel Virus SW80 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SAAB 105 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 192 units of the SAAB 105.