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Grob G-115 vs Pipistrel Virus SW80

Grob G-115 vs Pipistrel Virus SW80 at a glance — top speed 270 vs 283 km/h, range 1,150 vs 1,450 km, max takeoff weight 990 vs 600 kg, built 204 vs 1,000 units.

Grob G-115 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Grob G-115
Specifications
Grob G-115 Pipistrel Virus SW80
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇸🇮 Slovenia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Grob Pipistrel
First flight 1 November 1985 10 August 1999
Year introduced 1999 2000
Number produced 204 units 1000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 12.2 m² 9.5 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 10.7 m
Height 2.4 m 1.9 m
Length 7.5 m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 270 km/h 283 km/h
Operational range 1,150 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 3,048 m 6,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 990 kg 600 kg
Empty weight 690 kg 289 kg
Total thrust 1 x 134 kW 1 x 60 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Grob G-115 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 is faster with a maximum speed of 283 km/h compared to the Grob G-115's 270 km/h, a difference of 13 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Grob G-115 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has a longer range at 1,450 km compared to the Grob G-115's 1,150 km.
Which can fly higher, the Grob G-115 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has a higher service ceiling at 6,800 meters (22,309 ft) compared to the Grob G-115's 3,048 meters (10,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Grob G-115 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Grob G-115 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 990 kg compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.
Which is larger, the Grob G-115 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Grob G-115 is longer at 7.5 meters compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Grob G-115 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Grob G-115 entered service first in 1999, 1 years before the Pipistrel Virus SW80 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Grob G-115 or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 204 units of the Grob G-115.