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Pipistrel Virus SW80 vs Yak-18 Max

Pipistrel Virus SW80 vs Yak-18 Max at a glance — top speed 283 vs 300 km/h, range 1,450 vs 700 km, max takeoff weight 600 vs 1,320 kg.

Yakovlev Yak-18 Max military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-18 Max
Specifications
Pipistrel Virus SW80 Yak-18 Max
Origin country 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pipistrel Yakovlev
First flight 10 August 1999 1 January 1946
Year introduced 2000 1946
Number produced 1000 units N/A
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 9.5 m² 17.8 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 10.6 m
Height 1.9 m 3.4 m
Length 6.5 m 8.4 m
Maximum speed 283 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 1,450 km 700 km
Service ceiling 6,800 m 5,060 m
Max. takeoff weight 600 kg 1,320 kg
Empty weight 289 kg 1,025 kg
Total thrust 1 x 60 kW 1 x 224 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pipistrel Virus SW80 or Yak-18 Max?
The Yak-18 Max is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 283 km/h, a difference of 17 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pipistrel Virus SW80 or Yak-18 Max?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has a longer range at 1,450 km compared to the Yak-18 Max's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pipistrel Virus SW80 or Yak-18 Max?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has a higher service ceiling at 6,800 meters (22,309 ft) compared to the Yak-18 Max's 5,060 meters (16,601 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pipistrel Virus SW80 or Yak-18 Max?
The Yak-18 Max has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,320 kg compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.
Which is larger, the Pipistrel Virus SW80 or Yak-18 Max?
The Yak-18 Max is longer at 8.3 meters compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pipistrel Virus SW80 or Yak-18 Max?
The Yak-18 Max entered service first in 1946, 54 years before the Pipistrel Virus SW80 which entered service in 2000.