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T-7 Red Hawk vs Pipistrel Virus SW80

T-7 Red Hawk vs Pipistrel Virus SW80 at a glance — top speed 1,300 vs 283 km/h, range 1,830 vs 1,450 km, max takeoff weight 5,500 vs 600 kg, built 2 vs 1,000 units.

Boeing T-7 Red Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-7 Red Hawk
Pipistrel Virus SW80 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇮 Pipistrel Virus SW80
Specifications
T-7 Red Hawk Pipistrel Virus SW80
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇸🇮 Slovenia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Pipistrel
First flight 20 December 2016 10 August 1999
Year introduced 2028 2000
Number produced 2 units 1000 units
Average unit price $22 million --
Wing area -- m² 9.5 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 10.7 m
Height 4.0 m 1.9 m
Length 15.2 m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 1300 km/h 283 km/h
Operational range 1,830 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 6,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,500 kg 600 kg
Empty weight 3,250 kg 289 kg
Total thrust 1 x 8,029 kgf 1 x 60 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-7 Red Hawk or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The T-7 Red Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,300 km/h compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 283 km/h, a difference of 1,017 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-7 Red Hawk or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The T-7 Red Hawk has a longer range at 1,830 km compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-7 Red Hawk or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The T-7 Red Hawk 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-7 Red Hawk or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The T-7 Red Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,500 kg compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.
Which is larger, the T-7 Red Hawk or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The T-7 Red Hawk is longer at 15.2 meters compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-7 Red Hawk or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 entered service first in 2000, 28 years before the T-7 Red Hawk which entered service in 2028.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-7 Red Hawk or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 2 units of the T-7 Red Hawk.