.. Pipistrel gyár szériában gyártja a Virus SW (Short Wing) repülőgépet.
Ez a repülőgép a népszerű Virus 912 UL repülőgépek második generációs fejlesztése.
Vízszintes sebessége 320 km/h felett.
VIRUS SW:
A jövő repülőgépeinek versenyén kétszeres NASA-verseny győztes repülőgép.
Ma már szériagyártásba került és rendelhető, vásárolható !
We are proud to announce our brand new aircraft, the Virus SW. Virus SW is the only light aircraft that combines pure speed with unprecedented fuel economy. We are convinced that Virus SW will win the hearts of many aviators world-wide, just like it won the NASA challenge. Twice!
The very aeroplane that won the NASA centennial PAV challenge 2007 and NASA GAT centennial challenge 2008 has been further refined and optimised for even better performance.
With the structural and flight tests completed in autumn 2008, the deliveries of the Virus SW are now in full swing.
All engineering work and testing of the new 10.71 meter Virus S-Wing was carried out at Pipistrel premises at Ajdovščina, Slovenia. The design basis follow the strictest EASA CS-22, CS-VLA and CS-23 (sections) certification standards, as well as their FAA FAR counterparts. More than a year of ground structural and vibration tests went by without a glitch, followed by an extensive flight test programme with more than 100 hours cumulative tests.
We are extremely pleased about the fact that the Virus SW met and by far exceeded the anticipated flight performance.
Maneouvering speed was raised from 141 km/h (76kts) to 176 km/h (95 kts), turbulence penetration speed (green arc) was raised from 141 km/h (76kts) to 240 km/h (130 kts) and the VNE from 249 km/h (135 kts) to 320 km/h. This means that you can cruise through heavy turbulence at speeds which were before beyond red-line speeds for the original Virus. The new S-wing has the largest flight safety margins in its category and can be equipped with the total rescue system, which can be deployed even at maximum speeds and close to the terrain.
The new Virus S-Wing is a statement of our long-time philosophy that you can achieve remarkable feats without wasting energy and polluting the environment. Every aircraft is designed, manufactured and perfected in our state-of-the-art, energetically self-sufficient facility at Ajdovscina, Slovenia. Using geothermal and solar energy to power the whole production process, we are able to spare the environment 180.000 kilograms of CO2 emissions every year. By owning the new S-Wing you will contribute to a better and cleaner World! Our Ecolution campaign represents Pipistrel's mission to show the World that eco-friendly, high-technology products are in fact possible and available today!
Please note that the production version of S-wing is even better than the prototype which competed at the challenges.
Pipistrel has already taken more than 30 orders since the NASA Challenge victories! Orders are coming both from individuals and flight schools, all over the world.
The aircraft can be equipped by either the Rotax 912 UL2 (80 hp) or 912 ULS (100 hp) powerplants and a large variety of avionics options. With pricing from €76,000 EUR, the new 80 HP S-Wing cruises at 246 km/h (133 kts), burning less than 13.6 liters per hour (3.6 gph). At 75% cruise-power-setting the 100 HP version speeds over the skies at 273 km/h (147 kts)! This really speaks about the performance and economy of the new S-wing.
The design weight for the new S-Wing is 550 kg (1212 lbs) with more than 250 kg (551 lbs) useful load and the fuel capacity of 100 liters (26 gallons). This all means that you can cover distances in excess of 1850 km (1000 nm)! The exclusive kevlar-reinforced safety cockpit with luxurious leather interior will keep you both comfortable and safe.
At 472.5 kg the new S-Wing also meets all requirements for the microlight/ultralight class Europe – including the stall speed is 64 km/h thanks to a different set-up of the flaperon system.
Link to technical specifications - Click HERE.
PDF version of the Press Release available here:
.. Pipistrel's Virus. Read more about the NASA awards here and here.
Choice of wingspans
You can have the Virus equipped with a 12- or 10-meter wingpan. The 12-meter version is a touring motorglider, enabling you to switch off the engine and glide alongside ridges, while the 10-meter fits in every hangar and is even faster and more maneouvrable!
Balanced controls, just feels right.
If NASA says that Virus handles the best among all aircraft, it must be true! Special attention has been given to balancing the controls. They feel natural and give the pilot a perfect sense of control over the aircraft and it's capabilities. Just ask any of the already infected Virus owners!
Safety
Safety is our primary concern. This is why Virus features the Safety Cockpit Concept. The entire cabin area is encased with energy absorbing structures made from Kevlar fibre, an amazing material which maintains the integrity of the cabin and makes it safe also in case of stronger impacts. Together with our special Safety Cockpit Concept the Virus can also be equipped with the ballistic parachute rescue system, which saves the complete aircraft together with the crew in case of severe emergencies.
Unparalleled performance. No competition.
Virus combines unmatched speed and economy with superb take-off and climb performance. If you are looking for an all-in-one aircraft, look no further! As demonstrated in the 2008 NASA GAT Challenge the Virus is 19% more fuel efficient while flying 23% faster than the popular Flight Design CTSW. At the same time, the demonstrated climb performance was more than two times that of the CTSW, while permitting for more useful payload thanks to the much lower empty weight.
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Eco friendly
Our aircraft are a statement of our long-time philosophy that you can achieve remarkable feats without wasting energy and polluting the environment. Every aircraft is designed, manufactured and perfected in our state-of-the-art, energetically self-sufficient facility at Ajdovscina, Slovenia. Using geothermal and solar energy to power the whole production process, we are able to spare the environment 180.000 kilograms of CO2 emissions every year. By owning a Pipistrel you will contribute to a better and cleaner World! Our Ecolution campaign represents Pipistrel's mission to show the World that eco-friendly, high-technology products are in fact possible and available today! More coming soon.
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Noise? What noise?
The Virus meets even the strictest of the noise regulations. Therefore, your neighbours will not even notice when you take-off, let along complain about your aircraft being noisy. Our cabin noise is so low (and confirmed by NASA!) that you can comfortably fly without your headset. And when you switch the engine off and go gliding, the Virus goes silent...
Highest technologies and maintenance free
Our products are all known for being virtually maintenance free. The highest of technologies, including honeycomb techniques, which we use to build composites and best quality metal alloys, including Titanium and Magnesium, which are used on parts of the aircraft, ensure that the aircraft will last a lifetime in a like-new condition. And if you do not intend to fly for a while, you can disassemble the Virus in only 15 minutes – all the controls are self-fitting, making this task as care-free as possible.
Robust and reliable
More than 300 of our aircraft fly on all six continents of the World in conditions that are sometimes difficult to imagine. All systems on board have withstood rigorous testing to ensure the aircraft performs at its best in hot or cold, wet or dry, low or high! Flight schools love the Virus because of reliability, super-low operating costs and endless possibilities of flying.
Cockpit comfort and luxury
A spacious, well ventilated side-by-side cockpit with optional leather interior will make sure you feel comfortable also during the longest adventurous flights. Even the tallest or shortest of pilots will feel at home in the Sinus, thanks to the adjustable rudder pedals. The choice of either a small or large instrument panel can make the cockpit feel like a glider or fully equipped top-of-the-line long-range cruising aircraft. With excellent sideward and downward views your air-ground or air-air photographs will make everybody envious!
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