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The Pipistrel SW 121 (ICAO type PIVI) has a maximum take-off weight of 600 kg. It offers a maximum range of 780 nm, a cruise speed of 147 knots, a service ceiling of 22,000 ft and seating for up to 2 across its variants.

Pipistrel SW 121

Pipistrel SW 121
PIVI
Photo: Waerfelu · CC BY 3.0
Year
Owner
Last seen
MTOW
600 kg
Range
780 nm
Seats
2
SW 121
Pipistrel · SW 121
Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
422
Active
422
Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
Virus SW 121600 kg780 nm147 kt2
Virus SW 121A
Virus SW 121C
Virus SW 121X
Virus SW 128600 kg780 nm147 kt2
Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.

Pipistrel SW 121 market & fleet intelligence

Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Pipistrel SW 121 fleet — updated daily.

Fleet age

4 yearsmedian age

Of the 77 registered Pipistrel SW 121 with a known build year (18% of the 422 we track), the median age is 4 years.

Registration activity

9changed registration in 12 months

9 of the 422 registered Pipistrel SW 121 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (2% of the fleet), across 9 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.

Fleet activity — last 90 days
Aircraft seen flying
15
Tracked flights
76
Tracked flight hours
115
Share of fleet flying
4%

15 Pipistrel SW 121 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (4% of the registered fleet), across 76 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.

SW 121 — frequently asked
What is the range of the Pipistrel SW 121?

The Pipistrel SW 121 has a maximum range of 780 nautical miles across variants.

How many people can the Pipistrel SW 121 carry?

The Pipistrel SW 121 seats up to 2 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the Pipistrel SW 121?

The Pipistrel SW 121's maximum take-off weight is 600 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Pipistrel SW 121?

The Pipistrel SW 121's ICAO type designator is PIVI.

How many Pipistrel SW 121 aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 422 registered Pipistrel SW 121 airframes worldwide.