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T-28 Trojan vs Pipistrel Virus SW80

T-28 Trojan vs Pipistrel Virus SW80 at a glance — top speed 552 vs 283 km/h, range 1,710 vs 1,450 km, max takeoff weight 3,856 vs 600 kg, built 1,948 vs 1,000 units.

North American T-28 Trojan military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-28 Trojan
Pipistrel Virus SW80 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇮 Pipistrel Virus SW80
Specifications
T-28 Trojan Pipistrel Virus SW80
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇸🇮 Slovenia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Pipistrel
First flight 24 September 1949 10 August 1999
Year introduced 1950 2000
Number produced 1948 units 1000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 24.9 m² 9.5 m²
Wingspan 12.2 m 10.7 m
Height 3.9 m 1.9 m
Length 10.1 m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 552 km/h 283 km/h
Operational range 1,710 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 10,800 m 6,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,856 kg 600 kg
Empty weight 2,914 kg 289 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,063 kW 1 x 60 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-28 Trojan or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The T-28 Trojan is faster with a maximum speed of 552 km/h compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 283 km/h, a difference of 269 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-28 Trojan or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The T-28 Trojan has a longer range at 1,710 km compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-28 Trojan or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The T-28 Trojan has a higher service ceiling at 10,800 meters (35,433 ft) compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6,800 meters (22,309 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-28 Trojan or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The T-28 Trojan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,856 kg compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.
Which is larger, the T-28 Trojan or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The T-28 Trojan is longer at 10.1 meters compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-28 Trojan or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The T-28 Trojan entered service first in 1950, 50 years before the Pipistrel Virus SW80 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-28 Trojan or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The T-28 Trojan has been produced in greater numbers with 1,948 units compared to 1,000 units of the Pipistrel Virus SW80.