2023 Pipistrel Virus SW121A Explorer

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The Virus SW is an exceptional aircraft holding multiple records from round the world flights to NASA challenge winners. The Virus SW's strengths lie in its ability to fly at altitudes of 15,000ft and takeoff and land from short runways. Fully customizable with a range of powerplants and equipment options the Virus SW is the ideal aircraft for fast cross country flying, surveillance missions and advanced operations.

With more than 1,000 in operation around the world with private owners, aviation professionals, training organisations and in special mission applications the Virus SW is truly Pipistrel's most versatile aircraft.

Virus SW is able to operate from elevations from sea-level up to 15.000 feet, take-off and land from short runways and over obstacles thanks to unique airbrakes, is the quietest Rotax powered light aircraft and has one of the lowest operating costs in its category.

Speed, efficiency and ultra-long range are signatures for Pipistrel. Virus SW cruises faster, goes much further and flies higher than the competitors, all this while burning less fuel! Imagine flying around at over 260 km/h (140 kts), easily overflying terrain higher than 4500 m (15.000 ft) and covering distances of over 1500 km (800 NM). With Virus SW you can. All this and much more! The aircraft can be equipped by either the Rotax 912 (80 hp) 912S (100 hp), 912 iS (100 hp) and 914 Turbo (115 hp) powerplants and a large variety of avionics options.

Thanks to its superior aerodynamic efficiency, state-of-the-art composite material structure and lowest fuel consumption figures in the category, the Virus SW is ideal for High-speed cross-country flying, surveillance missions, ab-initio-, advanced and extreme manoeuvre training, aerial photography and high-mountain operations. Did you know that the Virus SW has a glide ratio of 15:1 and can glide further in case of emergency than most aeroplanes?

Virus SW can be called the 300 km/h (160 kts) ultralight/microlight/LSA, but it is much more than that! With a high turbulence penetration speed (green arc) and the VNE of 302 km/h (163 kts), you can take advantage of high-speed cruise even in strong turbulence. The cockpit remains quiet and comfortable throughout the flight! The Virus SW has the largest flight safety margins in its category and can be equipped with the total ballistic parachute rescue system, offering a chance of rescue even at maximum speeds and close to the terrain.

The Pipistrel Virus 121A Explorer is available in Australia from FlyOnE Sustainable Aviation.

Price does not include shipping, import duty or assembly/licencing, FlyOnE Can assist with all of these delivery aspects as well as training and orientation.

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Engine Specifications

Available with multiple engine choice from the 80hp Rotax 912 through to the 115hp turbocharged Rotax 914 series the Virus SW combines pure speed with unprecedented fuel economy. A host of avionics options allow for a fully customised cockpit experience including an IFR rated glass cockpit with GPS and integrated autopilot.

Additional Features

LSA certified and fully approved for Day/Night VFR operations with benign stall characteristics and safety built as standard.

Ballistic Parachute recovery system as standard

High turbulence penetration speed allowing high speed cruise even in turbulence • Kevlar-reinforced safety cabin and state-of-the-art composite materials to withstand the toughest of environments.

Proven track record training thousands of pilots across the world with a strong robust design.

Uncompromised performance – An airplane with no compromises and with record-breaking achievements: from several flights around-the-world to NASA challenge victories.

Model

• VIRUS 912 SW 80
• VIRUS 912 SW 100
• VIRUS 912 SW 100 IS

Engine rotax

• ROTAX 912 UL
• ROTAX 912 ULS
• ROTAX 912 iS
• max power(with 2 carb.)
• 80 hp at 5800 rpm
• 100 hp at 5800 rpm
• 100 hp at 5800 rpm

Propeller

• Variable pitch
• Variable pitch
• Variable pitch

Sizes

• wing span
• 10.71 m
• 10.71 m
• 10.71 m (35 ft. 1 inch)
• length
• 6.5 m
• 6.5 m
• 6.5 m (21 ft. 3 inch)
• height
• 1,85
• 1,85
• 1,85
• wing area
• 9.51 m2
• 9.51 m2
• 9.51 m2 (103ft2)
• rudder area
• 1.1 m2
• 1.1 m2
• 1.1 m2
• tail area
• 1.08 m2
• 1.08 m2
• 1.08 m2
• aspect ratio
• 11,3
• 11,3
• 11,3
• positive flaps
• 9 deg. 19 deg
• 9 deg. 19 deg
• 9 deg. 19 deg
• negative flaps
• 5 deg
• 5 deg
• 5 deg
• center of gravity
• 25% – 37%
• 25% – 37%
• 25% – 37%

Weights

• empty weight
• 287 kg
• 289 kg
• 292 kg
• max take off weight (MTOW)
• 472.5 kg / 600 kg
• 472.5 kg / 600 kg
• 472.5 kg / 600 kg
• fuel tanks capacity
• 2 x 50 l
• 2 x 50 l
• 2 x 50 l
• useful fuel
• 2 x 47 l
• 2 x 47 l
• 2 x 47 l

Performances

• stall with flaps
• 64 km/h
• 64 km/h
• 64 km/h
• stall without flaps
• 79 km/h
• 79 km/h
• 79 km/h
• cruising speed (75% power)
• 246 km/h
• 273 km/h
• 273 km/h
• max. horizontal speed
• 264 km/h
• 283 km/h
• 283 km/h

Vne

• 302 km/h
• 302 km/h
• 302 km/h
• max speed with airbrakes out
• 205 km/h
• 205 km/h
• 205 km/h
• max speed with flaps down
• 130 km/h
• 130 km/h
• 130 km/h
• manoeuvring speed
• 174 km/h
• 174 km/h
• 174 km/h
• best climb speed
• 140 km/h
• 140 km/h
• 140 km/h
• max climb rate
• 6.1 m/sec
• 8.4 m/sec
• 8.4 m/sec
• best glide ratio speed
• 118 km/h
• 118 km/h
• 118 km/h
• best glide
• 1:17
• 1:17
• 1:17
• take off run
• 140 m
• 95 m
• 95 m
• take off over 15 m obstacle
• 225 m
• 175 m
• 175 m
• service ceiling
• 5486,4 m
• 5486,4 m
• 5486,4 m
• 45°-45° roll time
• 1.6 sec
• 1.6 sec
• 1.6 sec
• fuel consum. at cruise. speed
• 13.6 l/hour
• 17.8 l/hour
• 15.5 l/hour
• endurance
• 6.9 hours
• 5.3 hours
• 6.4 hours
• range distance
• 1650 km
• 1450 km
• 1720 km
• max load factor permitted ( x1.875)
• +4g -2g
• +4g -2g
• +4g -2g
• Design safety factors & tested
• minimum 1.875
• minimum 1.875
• minimum 1.875