Virus SW80 vs Yak-11 Moose

Overview

The Virus SW80 and the Yak-11 Moose are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Pipistrel and Yakovlev respectively.

Top speed is 283 km/h for the Virus SW80 vs 465 km/h for the Yak-11 Moose. The Virus SW80 has an operational range of 1,450 km vs 1,280 km for the Yak-11 Moose. The Yak-11 Moose operates at altitudes up to 7,100 m compared to 6,800 m for the Virus SW80. At 2,500 kg MTOW, the Yak-11 Moose is 4.2x the Virus SW80's 600 kg.

The Virus SW80 has been produced in 1,000 units vs 4,566 for the Yak-11 Moose. The Yak-11 Moose first flew 54 years before the Virus SW80 (1945 vs 1999).

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 --
Soviet trainer aircraft, widely deployed during the Cold War, notable for its robustness and maintenance simplicity.
Yakovlev Yak-11 Moose Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Yakovlev
First flight 10 November 1945
Year introduced 1946
Number produced 4566 units
Average unit price $30K
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—‰
Wing area 15.4 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.4 m â—‰
Height 3.3 m â—‰
Length 8.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 465 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,280 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,100 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,500 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,900 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 419 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Virus SW80 or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose is faster with a maximum speed of 465 km/h compared to the Virus SW80's 283 km/h, a difference of 182 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Virus SW80 or Yak-11 Moose?
The Virus SW80 has a longer range at 1,450 km compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 1,280 km.
Which can fly higher, the Virus SW80 or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose has a higher service ceiling at 7,100 meters (23,293 ft) compared to the Virus SW80's 6,800 meters (22,309 ft).
Which is heavier, the Virus SW80 or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,500 kg compared to the Virus SW80's 600 kg.
Which is larger, the Virus SW80 or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Virus SW80's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Virus SW80 or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose entered service first in 1946, 54 years before the Virus SW80 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Virus SW80 or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose has been produced in greater numbers with 4,566 units compared to 1,000 units of the Virus SW80.