The story
The certified, short-wing member of Pipistrel's Virus family: a composite high-wing two-seater with a 10.7 m wing, a T-tail and a 100 hp Rotax. In 2016 it became the first light-sport aircraft with a full EASA type certificate covering night VFR, intentional spins and glider towing. The same airframe later became the all-electric Velis Electro.
Swap the Rotax for batteries and an electric motor and this airframe becomes the Velis Electro (Virus SW 128), which in 2020 became the first electric aircraft to earn a full type certificate, from EASA.
Quick answers
How do you identify a Virus SW 121?
High-wing composite two-seater with a slim tail boom, T-tail and wheel spats. The wing is shorter than the long-wing Virus motorglider's. Hard to tell from an Alpha Trainer or Velis without reading the titles.
What does a Virus SW 121 sound like?
A Rotax 912 S four-cylinder — a light, efficient buzz.
How many passengers does the Virus SW 121 carry?
Up to 1. A typical layout is side-by-side 2-seat.
How big is the Virus SW 121?
It is 21 ft 4 in long and 35 ft 2 in across the wings.
How many Virus SW 121s have been built?
Unknown built.
How rare is a Virus SW 121 in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first Virus SW 121 catch is worth 25 points.
