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Tecnam P2002 vs Pipistrel Virus SW80

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Specifications
Tecnam P2002 Pipistrel Virus SW80
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇸🇮 Slovenia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Tecnam Pipistrel
First flight -- 10 August 1999
Year introduced 2002 2000
Number produced N/A 1000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 11.5 m² 9.5 m²
Wingspan 8.6 m 10.7 m
Height 2.4 m 1.9 m
Length 6.6 m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h 283 km/h
Operational range 1,092 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 3,995 m 6,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 598 kg 600 kg
Empty weight 331 kg 289 kg
Total thrust 1 x 74 kW 1 x 60 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Tecnam P2002 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 is faster with a maximum speed of 283 km/h compared to the Tecnam P2002's 250 km/h, a difference of 33 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Tecnam P2002 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has a longer range at 1,450 km compared to the Tecnam P2002's 1,092 km.
Which can fly higher, the Tecnam P2002 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has a higher service ceiling at 6,800 meters (22,309 ft) compared to the Tecnam P2002's 3,995 meters (13,106 ft).
Which is heavier, the Tecnam P2002 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 600 kg compared to the Tecnam P2002's 598 kg.
Which is larger, the Tecnam P2002 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Tecnam P2002 is longer at 6.6 meters compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Tecnam P2002 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 entered service first in 2000, 2 years before the Tecnam P2002 which entered service in 2002.