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TB-30 Epsilon vs Pipistrel Virus SW80

TB-30 Epsilon vs Pipistrel Virus SW80 at a glance — top speed 356 vs 283 km/h, range 1,300 vs 1,450 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 600 kg, built 19 vs 1,000 units.

Socata TB-30 Epsilon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 TB-30 Epsilon
Pipistrel Virus SW80 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇮 Pipistrel Virus SW80
Specifications
TB-30 Epsilon Pipistrel Virus SW80
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇸🇮 Slovenia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Socata Pipistrel
First flight 22 December 1979 10 August 1999
Year introduced 1984 2000
Number produced 19 units 1000 units
Average unit price $1 million --
Wing area 9.0 m² 9.5 m²
Wingspan 7.9 m 10.7 m
Height 2.7 m 1.9 m
Length 7.6 m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 356 km/h 283 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 7,010 m 6,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 600 kg
Empty weight 932 kg 289 kg
Total thrust 1 x 224 kW 1 x 60 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the TB-30 Epsilon or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The TB-30 Epsilon is faster with a maximum speed of 356 km/h compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 283 km/h, a difference of 73 km/h.
Which has longer range, the TB-30 Epsilon or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has a longer range at 1,450 km compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the TB-30 Epsilon or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The TB-30 Epsilon has a higher service ceiling at 7,010 meters (22,998 ft) compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6,800 meters (22,309 ft).
Which is heavier, the TB-30 Epsilon or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The TB-30 Epsilon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,250 kg compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.
Which is larger, the TB-30 Epsilon or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The TB-30 Epsilon is longer at 7.6 meters compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the TB-30 Epsilon or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The TB-30 Epsilon entered service first in 1984, 16 years before the Pipistrel Virus SW80 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the TB-30 Epsilon or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 19 units of the TB-30 Epsilon.