2023 Pipistrel Virus SW121A Explorer

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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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. 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. The Virus SW has the range in excess of 1850 km (1000 nm) and you can take 40 kg (90 lbs) of luggage with you.

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