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Pipistrel Virus SW80 vs NAMC YS-11

Pipistrel Virus SW80 vs NAMC YS-11 at a glance — top speed 283 vs 470 km/h, range 1,450 vs 2,110 km, max takeoff weight 600 vs 23,500 kg, built 1,000 vs 182 units.

NAMC YS-11 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 NAMC YS-11
Specifications
Pipistrel Virus SW80 NAMC YS-11
Origin country 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pipistrel NAMC
First flight 10 August 1999 30 August 1962
Year introduced 2000 1965
Number produced 1000 units 182 units
Average unit price -- $2.2 million
Wing area 9.5 m² 94.8 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 32.0 m
Height 1.9 m 9.0 m
Length 6.5 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 283 km/h 470 km/h
Operational range 1,450 km 2,110 km
Service ceiling 6,800 m 6,980 m
Max. takeoff weight 600 kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight 289 kg 14,600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 60 kW 2 x 2,259 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pipistrel Virus SW80 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is faster with a maximum speed of 470 km/h compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 283 km/h, a difference of 187 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pipistrel Virus SW80 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a longer range at 2,110 km compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pipistrel Virus SW80 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher service ceiling at 6,980 meters (22,900 ft) compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6,800 meters (22,309 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pipistrel Virus SW80 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,500 kg compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.
Which is larger, the Pipistrel Virus SW80 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pipistrel Virus SW80 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 entered service first in 1965, 35 years before the Pipistrel Virus SW80 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pipistrel Virus SW80 or NAMC YS-11?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 182 units of the NAMC YS-11.