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T-38 Talon vs Pipistrel Virus SW80

T-38 Talon vs Pipistrel Virus SW80 at a glance — top speed 1,381 vs 283 km/h, range 1,835 vs 1,450 km, max takeoff weight 5,670 vs 600 kg, built 1,189 vs 1,000 units.

Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
Pipistrel Virus SW80 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇮 Pipistrel Virus SW80
Specifications
T-38 Talon Pipistrel Virus SW80
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇸🇮 Slovenia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop Pipistrel
First flight 10 March 1959 10 August 1999
Year introduced 1961 2000
Number produced 1189 units 1000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.0 m² 9.5 m²
Wingspan 7.7 m 10.7 m
Height 3.9 m 1.9 m
Length 14.1 m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 1381 km/h 283 km/h
Operational range 1,835 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 6,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg 600 kg
Empty weight 3,266 kg 289 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,216 kgf 1 x 60 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-38 Talon or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 283 km/h, a difference of 1,098 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-38 Talon or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The T-38 Talon has a longer range at 1,835 km compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-38 Talon or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6,800 meters (22,309 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-38 Talon or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The T-38 Talon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.
Which is larger, the T-38 Talon or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-38 Talon or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 39 years before the Pipistrel Virus SW80 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-38 Talon or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The T-38 Talon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,189 units compared to 1,000 units of the Pipistrel Virus SW80.