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Virus SW (Short Wing)
Pipistrel
Goriška cesta 50a
Ajdovščina, SI-5270
Slovenia
Phone: +386 5 36 63 873
https://www.pipistrel-aircraft.com/
info@pipistrel-aircraft.com
CATEGORY:
Type | Fixed-wing | Sport-Pilot Compliant | Yes |
Status | Current | ||
Categories |
PERFORMANCE:
Max Speed (mph) | 176 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 23000 |
Cruise Speed (mph) | 170 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 1600 |
Stall Speed (mph) | 40 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 310 |
Range (statute mi) | 900 | Landing Distance (ft) |
POWERPLANT:
Engine | Rotax 912 ULS | ||
Design Horsepower | 100 | H.P. Low Range | 80 |
Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 25 | H.P. High Range | 100 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
Empty Weight (lb) | 637 | Useful Load (lb) | 686 |
Gross Weight (lb) | 1323 | ||
Wing Area (ft2) | 102 | Length (ft) | 21.3 |
Wingspan (ft) | 35.1 | Height (ft) | 6.1 |
DESIGN:
Wing Design | High | Folding Wings | No |
No. of Seats | 2 | Tandem | No |
Cockpit Width (in) | 43.3 | ||
Landing Gear | Tricycle, Tailwheel | ||
Materials | Composite |
KIT AND PLANS:
Kit Available | Yes | Quick-build Available | Yes |
Plans Available | No | Includes Engine | Yes |
Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 400 | Number Built & Flown | 50 |
Kit Cost ($US) | $110,000 | Plans Cost ($US) | $ |
Build Cost Range | $110,000 - $110,000 |
COMMENTS:
Pipistrel produces two models of Virus SW: with Rotax 912 UL 80 HP engine; and with Rotax 912 ULS 100 HP engine, so certain characteristics are different. Performance listed above is for the 100HP engine. The comparison is on this page. |