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T-39 Sabreliner vs Pipistrel Virus SW80

T-39 Sabreliner vs Pipistrel Virus SW80 at a glance — top speed 885 vs 283 km/h, range 4,020 vs 1,450 km, max takeoff weight 8,056 vs 600 kg, built 200 vs 1,000 units.

North American T-39 Sabreliner military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-39 Sabreliner
Pipistrel Virus SW80 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇮 Pipistrel Virus SW80
Specifications
T-39 Sabreliner Pipistrel Virus SW80
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇸🇮 Slovenia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Pipistrel
First flight 16 September 1958 10 August 1999
Year introduced 1962 2000
Number produced 200 units 1000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 31.8 m² 9.5 m²
Wingspan 13.6 m 10.7 m
Height 4.9 m 1.9 m
Length 13.4 m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 885 km/h 283 km/h
Operational range 4,020 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 12,192 m 6,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,056 kg 600 kg
Empty weight 4,199 kg 289 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,361 kgf 1 x 60 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-39 Sabreliner or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The T-39 Sabreliner is faster with a maximum speed of 885 km/h compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 283 km/h, a difference of 602 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-39 Sabreliner or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a longer range at 4,020 km compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-39 Sabreliner or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher service ceiling at 12,192 meters (40,000 ft) compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6,800 meters (22,309 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-39 Sabreliner or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,056 kg compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.
Which is larger, the T-39 Sabreliner or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The T-39 Sabreliner is longer at 13.4 meters compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-39 Sabreliner or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The T-39 Sabreliner entered service first in 1962, 38 years before the Pipistrel Virus SW80 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-39 Sabreliner or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 200 units of the T-39 Sabreliner.