G-115 vs Virus SW80

Overview

The G-115 and the Virus SW80 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Grob and Pipistrel respectively.

Top speed is 270 km/h for the G-115 vs 283 km/h for the Virus SW80. The G-115 has an operational range of 1,150 km vs 1,450 km for the Virus SW80. The Virus SW80 operates at altitudes up to 6,800 m compared to 3,048 m for the G-115.

The G-115 has been produced in 204 units vs 1,000 for the Virus SW80. The G-115 first flew 14 years before the Virus SW80 (1985 vs 1999).

German training aircraft, extensively utilized for United Kingdom's Royal Air Force Cadets and military aviation worldwide since the 1980s.
Grob G-115 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Grob
First flight 1 November 1985
Year introduced 1999
Number produced 204 units
Average unit price --
Slovenian two-seat light aircraft, introduced in the late 1990s, utilized for training, surveillance, and recreational flight operations.
Pipistrel Virus SW80 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇸🇮 Slovenia
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pipistrel
First flight 10 August 1999
Year introduced 2000
Number produced 1000 units
Average unit price --
Wing area 12.2 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.0 m â—‰
Height 2.4 m â—‰
Length 7.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 270 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,150 km â—‰
Service ceiling 3,048 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 990 kg â—‰
Empty weight 690 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 134 kW â—‰
Wing area 9.5 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.7 m â—‰
Height 1.9 m â—‰
Length 6.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 283 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,450 km â—‰
Service ceiling 6,800 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 600 kg â—‰
Empty weight 289 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 60 kW â—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

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