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Decision factor	Pipistrel Virus SW 121AView aircraft profile	Tecnam P92 Echo MkIIView aircraft profile	TL Ultralight Sting S4View aircraft profile
Typical market year	2025	2025	2025
Estimated purchase	€185k	€175k	€170k
Annual cash cost at 80 h	€15k	€15k	€15k
Five-year cash outlay	€258k	€248k	€245k
Cruise speed	120 kt	115 kt	115 kt
Advertised range	642 nm	700 nm	700 nm
Seats	2	2	2
Realistic payload	188 kg	198 kg	199 kg
Runway need	300 m	369 m	300 m
Data confidence	Preliminary — verify source data before deciding	Preliminary — verify source data before deciding	Preliminary — verify source data before deciding
Main trade-off	Very efficient with strong glide and cruise performance, but cockpit space and baggage are limited.	Friendly, efficient and easy to operate, but two seats and modest baggage limit longer touring missions.	Efficient and pleasant for recreational touring, but useful load and baggage margins are limited.

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