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Purchase price is only one part of the decision. Figures are indicative estimates at the typical market year for each model.

Decision factor	Tecnam P92 Echo MkIIView aircraft profile	TL Ultralight Sting S4View aircraft profile	Pipistrel Virus SW 121AView aircraft profile
Typical market year	2025	2025	2025
Estimated purchase	€175k	€170k	€185k
Annual cash cost at 80 h	€15k	€15k	€15k
Five-year cash outlay	€248k	€245k	€258k
Cruise speed	115 kt	115 kt	120 kt
Advertised range	700 nm	700 nm	642 nm
Seats	2	2	2
Realistic payload	198 kg	199 kg	188 kg
Runway need	369 m	300 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	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.	Very efficient with strong glide and cruise performance, but cockpit space and baggage are limited.

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