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Pipistrel Virus SW80 vs Yak-52

Pipistrel Virus SW80 vs Yak-52 at a glance — top speed 283 vs 285 km/h, range 1,450 vs 550 km, max takeoff weight 600 vs 1,305 kg, built 1,000 vs 1,815 units.

Pipistrel Virus SW80 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇮 Pipistrel Virus SW80
Yakovlev Yak-52 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-52
Specifications
Pipistrel Virus SW80 Yak-52
Origin country 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pipistrel Yakovlev
First flight 10 August 1999 1 January 1976
Year introduced 2000 1979
Number produced 1000 units 1815 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 9.5 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 9.3 m
Height 1.9 m 2.7 m
Length 6.5 m 7.7 m
Maximum speed 283 km/h 285 km/h
Operational range 1,450 km 550 km
Service ceiling 6,800 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 600 kg 1,305 kg
Empty weight 289 kg 1,015 kg
Total thrust 1 x 60 kW 1 x 265 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pipistrel Virus SW80 or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 is faster with a maximum speed of 285 km/h compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 283 km/h, a difference of 2 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pipistrel Virus SW80 or Yak-52?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has a longer range at 1,450 km compared to the Yak-52's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pipistrel Virus SW80 or Yak-52?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has a higher service ceiling at 6,800 meters (22,309 ft) compared to the Yak-52's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pipistrel Virus SW80 or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,305 kg compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.
Which is larger, the Pipistrel Virus SW80 or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 is longer at 7.7 meters compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pipistrel Virus SW80 or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 entered service first in 1979, 21 years before the Pipistrel Virus SW80 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pipistrel Virus SW80 or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,815 units compared to 1,000 units of the Pipistrel Virus SW80.