Pipistrel Virus SW 121

Overview

• Slovenian manufacturer Pipistrel has made its first entry into the training market with the light sport SW 121 Virus. The manufacturer of composite gliders and airplanes said the airplane has a more robust undercarriage, shorter nose gear leg improving visibility, and shorter wingspan than its other products to accommodate flight-school use.

  Pipistrel Virus SW 121

Specifications

• Powerplant

  Rotax 912 S3, 100 hp

• Propellers

  MT MTV-33-1-A 2-blade constant speed

• Length

  21 ft 2 in

• Height

  6 ft 9 in

• Wingspan

  35 ft 1 in

• Wing Area

  102.4 sq ft

• Wing loading

  12.9 lb/sq ft

• Power loading

  13.23 lb/hp

• Cabin Width

• Empty Weight

  769 lb

• Maximum gross weight

  1,323 lb

• Useful load

  553 lb

• Payload with full fuel

• Fuel capacity

  25.9 gal

• Baggage capacity

  55 lb

Performance

• Takeoff distance ground roll

  492 ft

• Takeoff distance over 50-ft obstacle

  1,050 ft

• Rate of climb sea level

  1,050 fpm

• Service ceiling

  16,000 ft

• Landing distance over 50-ft obstacle

• Landing distance ground roll

• Cruise speed/endurance w/45-min rsv, std fuel (fuel consumption, ea engine) @ 75% power, best economy

• Range

Limiting and Recommended Airspeeds

• V_X

• V_Y

  78 KIAS

• V_NE

  163 KTAS

• V_S1

  50 KCAS

• V_SO

For more information, contact Pipistrel at or via https://www.pipistrel-aircraft.com/aircraft/cruising/virus-sw-121/

All specifications are based on manufacturer's calculations. All performance figures are based on standard day, standard atmosphere, sea level, gross weight conditions unless otherwise noted.