GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

SW-4 Puszczyk vs Pipistrel Virus SW80

SW-4 Puszczyk vs Pipistrel Virus SW80 at a glance — top speed 260 vs 283 km/h, range 790 vs 1,450 km, max takeoff weight 1,800 vs 600 kg, built 40 vs 1,000 units.

PZL-Świdnik SW-4 Puszczyk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 SW-4 Puszczyk
Pipistrel Virus SW80 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇮 Pipistrel Virus SW80
Specifications
SW-4 Puszczyk Pipistrel Virus SW80
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇸🇮 Slovenia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL-Świdnik Pipistrel
First flight 29 October 1996 10 August 1999
Year introduced 2002 2000
Number produced 40 units 1000 units
Average unit price $700K --
Wing area -- m² 9.5 m²
Wingspan 9.0 m 10.7 m
Height 3.1 m 1.9 m
Length 10.6 m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 260 km/h 283 km/h
Operational range 790 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 5,200 m 6,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,800 kg 600 kg
Empty weight 1,050 kg 289 kg
Total thrust 1 x 336 kW 1 x 60 kW
Performance Radar Chart
Change comparison vs
Related Comparisons
SW-4 Puszczyk vs Robinson R44 Raven SW-4 Puszczyk vs DHC-8 Dash 8 SW-4 Puszczyk vs T-6 Texan II SW-4 Puszczyk vs EMB 312 Tucano SW-4 Puszczyk vs DA42 Twin Star SW-4 Puszczyk vs Air Tractor AT-500

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the SW-4 Puszczyk or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 is faster with a maximum speed of 283 km/h compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 260 km/h, a difference of 23 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SW-4 Puszczyk or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has a longer range at 1,450 km compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 790 km.
Which can fly higher, the SW-4 Puszczyk or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has a higher service ceiling at 6,800 meters (22,309 ft) compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the SW-4 Puszczyk or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The SW-4 Puszczyk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,800 kg compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.
Which is larger, the SW-4 Puszczyk or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The SW-4 Puszczyk is longer at 10.6 meters compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the SW-4 Puszczyk or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 entered service first in 2000, 2 years before the SW-4 Puszczyk which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SW-4 Puszczyk or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 40 units of the SW-4 Puszczyk.