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T-67 Firefly vs Pipistrel Virus SW80

T-67 Firefly vs Pipistrel Virus SW80 at a glance — top speed 282 vs 283 km/h, range 753 vs 1,450 km, max takeoff weight 1,157 vs 600 kg, built 250 vs 1,000 units.

Slingsby T-67 Firefly military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 T-67 Firefly
Pipistrel Virus SW80 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇮 Pipistrel Virus SW80
Specifications
T-67 Firefly Pipistrel Virus SW80
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇸🇮 Slovenia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Slingsby Pipistrel
First flight 12 March 1974 10 August 1999
Year introduced 1974 2000
Number produced 250 units 1000 units
Average unit price $500K --
Wing area 13.0 m² 9.5 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 10.7 m
Height 2.4 m 1.9 m
Length 7.6 m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 282 km/h 283 km/h
Operational range 753 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 5,791 m 6,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,157 kg 600 kg
Empty weight 794 kg 289 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 60 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-67 Firefly or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 is faster with a maximum speed of 283 km/h compared to the T-67 Firefly's 282 km/h, a difference of 1 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-67 Firefly or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has a longer range at 1,450 km compared to the T-67 Firefly's 753 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-67 Firefly or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has a higher service ceiling at 6,800 meters (22,309 ft) compared to the T-67 Firefly's 5,791 meters (18,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-67 Firefly or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The T-67 Firefly has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,157 kg compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.
Which is larger, the T-67 Firefly or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The T-67 Firefly is longer at 7.5 meters compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-67 Firefly or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The T-67 Firefly entered service first in 1974, 26 years before the Pipistrel Virus SW80 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-67 Firefly or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 250 units of the T-67 Firefly.