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Pipistrel Virus SW80 vs Zlin Z 42

Pipistrel Virus SW80 vs Zlin Z 42 at a glance — top speed 283 vs 230 km/h, range 1,450 vs 530 km, max takeoff weight 600 vs 920 kg, built 1,000 vs 57 units.

Zlin Z 42 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 42
Specifications
Pipistrel Virus SW80 Zlin Z 42
Origin country 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pipistrel Zlin
First flight 10 August 1999 17 October 1967
Year introduced 2000 1970
Number produced 1000 units 57 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 9.5 m² 13.2 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 9.1 m
Height 1.9 m 2.7 m
Length 6.5 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 283 km/h 230 km/h
Operational range 1,450 km 530 km
Service ceiling 6,800 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 600 kg 920 kg
Empty weight 289 kg 600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 60 kW 1 x 134 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pipistrel Virus SW80 or Zlin Z 42?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 is faster with a maximum speed of 283 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 53 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pipistrel Virus SW80 or Zlin Z 42?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has a longer range at 1,450 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pipistrel Virus SW80 or Zlin Z 42?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has a higher service ceiling at 6,800 meters (22,309 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 42's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pipistrel Virus SW80 or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 920 kg compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.
Which is larger, the Pipistrel Virus SW80 or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 is longer at 7.1 meters compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pipistrel Virus SW80 or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 entered service first in 1970, 30 years before the Pipistrel Virus SW80 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pipistrel Virus SW80 or Zlin Z 42?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 57 units of the Zlin Z 42.