The fastest high-wing cruiser

The Virus SW is the most economic high-speed cruiser and definitely the fastest high-wing aircraft family in its category. Multiple choice of engines defines the variants, including the fuel injected iS. Made from state-of-the-art composite materials, it is lightweight, robust and features an unprecedented useful payload of more than 260 kg (573 lb). Virus SW offers what no competitor is able to offer and has won hearts of people world-wide. It is our best seller ever since its introduction.

Virus SW is the only light aircraft that combines pure speed with unprecedented fuel economy. More than 1000 units were already sold world-wide, winning the hearts and acclaims of private owners, aviation professionals, training organizations and military instructors alike, just like it won the NASA challenge. Twice! Since the victories at PAV challenge 2007 and NASA GAT centennial challenge 2008, the Virus SW has been further refined and optimized for even better performance.

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 light aircraft and has one of the lowest operating costs in its category.

Speed, efficiency and ultra-long range are signature for Pipistrel. Virus SW cruises faster, goes much further and flies higher than the competitors, all this while burning less fuel! Imagine easily overflying terrain higher than 4,500 m (15.000 ft) and covering distances of over 1,500 km (800 NM). With Virus SW you can. All this and much more! The aircraft can be equipped with 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 the glide ratio of 15:1 and can glide further in case of emergency than most aeroplanes?

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 exclusive Kevlar-reinforced safety cockpit with luxurious leather interior will keep you both comfortable and safe. You can choose your own color configurations free of charge!

The instrument panel is made of carbon fibre with visible-structure and can accommodate a wide selection of modern avionics, including a full glass-cockpit IFR suite with dual-axis GPS-driven autopilot and electric or hydraulic constant-speed propeller control. The panel can be arranged according to your wishes with assistance of our skilled avionics technicians.

Upon special request, the Virus can be adapted for Special Missions, including visual/IR camera gimbals, geographical surveys, trans-oceanic-range flights and more.