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T-35 Pillan vs Pipistrel Virus SW80

ENAER T-35 Pillan military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇱 T-35 Pillan
Pipistrel Virus SW80 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇮 Pipistrel Virus SW80
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Specifications
T-35 Pillan Pipistrel Virus SW80
Origin country 🇨🇱 Chile 🇸🇮 Slovenia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer ENAER Pipistrel
First flight 6 March 1981 10 August 1999
Year introduced 1984 2000
Number produced 154 units 1000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 13.7 m² 9.5 m²
Wingspan 8.8 m 10.7 m
Height 2.6 m 1.9 m
Length 8.0 m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 311 km/h 283 km/h
Operational range 1,093 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 5,840 m 6,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,338 kg 600 kg
Empty weight 930 kg 289 kg
Total thrust 1 x 224 kW 1 x 60 kW
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Overview

The T-35 Pillan and the Pipistrel Virus SW80 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by ENAER and Pipistrel respectively.

Top speed is 311 km/h for the T-35 Pillan vs 283 km/h for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. The T-35 Pillan has an operational range of 1,093 km vs 1,450 km for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. The Pipistrel Virus SW80 operates at altitudes up to 6,800 m compared to 5,840 m for the T-35 Pillan. At 1,338 kg MTOW, the T-35 Pillan is 2.2x the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.

The T-35 Pillan has been produced in 154 units vs 1,000 for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. The T-35 Pillan first flew 18 years before the Pipistrel Virus SW80 (1981 vs 1999).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-35 Pillan or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The T-35 Pillan is faster with a maximum speed of 311 km/h compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 283 km/h, a difference of 28 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-35 Pillan or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has a longer range at 1,450 km compared to the T-35 Pillan's 1,093 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-35 Pillan or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has a higher service ceiling at 6,800 meters (22,309 ft) compared to the T-35 Pillan's 5,840 meters (19,160 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-35 Pillan or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The T-35 Pillan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,338 kg compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.
Which is larger, the T-35 Pillan or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The T-35 Pillan is longer at 8.0 meters compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-35 Pillan or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The T-35 Pillan entered service first in 1984, 16 years before the Pipistrel Virus SW80 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-35 Pillan or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 154 units of the T-35 Pillan.