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T-2 Buckeye vs Pipistrel Virus SW80

T-2 Buckeye vs Pipistrel Virus SW80 at a glance — top speed 838 vs 283 km/h, range 1,683 vs 1,450 km, max takeoff weight 5,931 vs 600 kg, built 529 vs 1,000 units.

North American T-2 Buckeye military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-2 Buckeye
Pipistrel Virus SW80 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇮 Pipistrel Virus SW80
Specifications
T-2 Buckeye Pipistrel Virus SW80
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇸🇮 Slovenia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Pipistrel
First flight 31 January 1958 10 August 1999
Year introduced 1959 2000
Number produced 529 units 1000 units
Average unit price $1 million --
Wing area 24.0 m² 9.5 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 10.7 m
Height 4.5 m 1.9 m
Length 11.0 m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 838 km/h 283 km/h
Operational range 1,683 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 13,533 m 6,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,931 kg 600 kg
Empty weight 3,652 kg 289 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,338 kgf 1 x 60 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-2 Buckeye or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The T-2 Buckeye is faster with a maximum speed of 838 km/h compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 283 km/h, a difference of 555 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-2 Buckeye or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The T-2 Buckeye has a longer range at 1,683 km compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-2 Buckeye or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher service ceiling at 13,533 meters (44,399 ft) compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6,800 meters (22,309 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-2 Buckeye or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,931 kg compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.
Which is larger, the T-2 Buckeye or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The T-2 Buckeye is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-2 Buckeye or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The T-2 Buckeye entered service first in 1959, 41 years before the Pipistrel Virus SW80 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-2 Buckeye or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 529 units of the T-2 Buckeye.