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T-41 Mescalero vs Pipistrel Virus SW80

T-41 Mescalero vs Pipistrel Virus SW80 at a glance — top speed 232 vs 283 km/h, range 1,159 vs 1,450 km, max takeoff weight 1,134 vs 600 kg, built 838 vs 1,000 units.

Cessna T-41 Mescalero military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-41 Mescalero
Pipistrel Virus SW80 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇮 Pipistrel Virus SW80
Specifications
T-41 Mescalero Pipistrel Virus SW80
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇸🇮 Slovenia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Pipistrel
First flight 1 January 1964 10 August 1999
Year introduced 1965 2000
Number produced 838 units 1000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 14.8 m² 9.5 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 10.7 m
Height 2.7 m 1.9 m
Length 8.2 m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 232 km/h 283 km/h
Operational range 1,159 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 5,200 m 6,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,134 kg 600 kg
Empty weight 618 kg 289 kg
Total thrust 1 x 160 kW 1 x 60 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-41 Mescalero or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 is faster with a maximum speed of 283 km/h compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 232 km/h, a difference of 51 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-41 Mescalero or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has a longer range at 1,450 km compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 1,159 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-41 Mescalero or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has a higher service ceiling at 6,800 meters (22,309 ft) compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-41 Mescalero or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The T-41 Mescalero has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,134 kg compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.
Which is larger, the T-41 Mescalero or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The T-41 Mescalero is longer at 8.2 meters compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-41 Mescalero or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The T-41 Mescalero entered service first in 1965, 35 years before the Pipistrel Virus SW80 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-41 Mescalero or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 838 units of the T-41 Mescalero.