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Pipistrel Virus SW80 vs Yak-130 Mitten

Pipistrel Virus SW80 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇮 Pipistrel Virus SW80
Yakovlev Yak-130 Mitten military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-130 Mitten
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Specifications
Pipistrel Virus SW80 Yak-130 Mitten
Origin country 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pipistrel Yakovlev
First flight 10 August 1999 26 May 1996
Year introduced 2000 2010
Number produced 1000 units 186 units
Average unit price -- $18 million
Wing area 9.5 m² 23.5 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 9.8 m
Height 1.9 m 4.8 m
Length 6.5 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 283 km/h 1060 km/h
Operational range 1,450 km 2,100 km
Service ceiling 6,800 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 600 kg 10,290 kg
Empty weight 289 kg 4,600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 60 kW 2 x 2,500 kgf
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Overview

The Pipistrel Virus SW80 and the Yak-130 Mitten are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Pipistrel and Yakovlev respectively.

The Yak-130 Mitten reaches 1,060 km/h — 3.7x the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 283 km/h. The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has an operational range of 1,450 km vs 2,100 km for the Yak-130 Mitten. The Yak-130 Mitten operates at altitudes up to 12,500 m compared to 6,800 m for the Pipistrel Virus SW80. At 10,290 kg MTOW, the Yak-130 Mitten is 17:1 the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.

The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has been produced in 1,000 units vs 186 for the Yak-130 Mitten. The Yak-130 Mitten first flew 3 years before the Pipistrel Virus SW80 (1996 vs 1999).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pipistrel Virus SW80 or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten is faster with a maximum speed of 1,060 km/h compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 283 km/h, a difference of 777 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pipistrel Virus SW80 or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten has a longer range at 2,100 km compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pipistrel Virus SW80 or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6,800 meters (22,309 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pipistrel Virus SW80 or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,290 kg compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.
Which is larger, the Pipistrel Virus SW80 or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pipistrel Virus SW80 or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 entered service first in 2000, 10 years before the Yak-130 Mitten which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pipistrel Virus SW80 or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 186 units of the Yak-130 Mitten.