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T-23 Uirapuru vs Pipistrel Virus SW80

T-23 Uirapuru vs Pipistrel Virus SW80 at a glance — top speed 225 vs 283 km/h, range 800 vs 1,450 km, max takeoff weight 840 vs 600 kg, built 155 vs 1,000 units.

Aerotec T-23 Uirapuru military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 T-23 Uirapuru
Pipistrel Virus SW80 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇮 Pipistrel Virus SW80
Specifications
T-23 Uirapuru Pipistrel Virus SW80
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇸🇮 Slovenia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aerotec Pipistrel
First flight 2 June 1965 10 August 1999
Year introduced 1968 2000
Number produced 155 units 1000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 13.5 m² 9.5 m²
Wingspan 8.5 m 10.7 m
Height 2.7 m 1.9 m
Length 6.6 m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 225 km/h 283 km/h
Operational range 800 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 6,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 840 kg 600 kg
Empty weight 540 kg 289 kg
Total thrust 1 x 120 kW 1 x 60 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-23 Uirapuru or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 is faster with a maximum speed of 283 km/h compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 225 km/h, a difference of 58 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-23 Uirapuru or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has a longer range at 1,450 km compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-23 Uirapuru or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has a higher service ceiling at 6,800 meters (22,309 ft) compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-23 Uirapuru or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The T-23 Uirapuru has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 840 kg compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.
Which is larger, the T-23 Uirapuru or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The T-23 Uirapuru is longer at 6.6 meters compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-23 Uirapuru or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The T-23 Uirapuru entered service first in 1968, 32 years before the Pipistrel Virus SW80 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-23 Uirapuru or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 155 units of the T-23 Uirapuru.