Piaggio P180 Avanti
Summary
| Category | Training aircraft |
| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| First flight | 26 September 1986 |
| Year of introduction | 1990 |
| Number produced | 246 units |
Description
The Piaggio P180 Avanti is a twin-engine turboprop aircraft designed and manufactured by Piaggio Aerospace. It was developed as a result of the company's commitment to technical innovation and advanced design concepts. The Avanti has been used in various military missions and deployments due to its versatility and capabilities. Its aerodynamic design, including pusher propellers and canard wings, enables improved efficiency and performance. The aircraft offers a spacious cabin with comfortable seating for passengers and has been adapted for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions, as well as transportation of personnel and cargo. The Avanti's unique features make it a notable addition to military aviation fleets.
Technical specifications
| Version: P.180 Avanti II | |
|---|---|
| Maximum speed | 732 km/h (455 mph) |
| Wing area | 16 m² (172.2 sqft) |
| Wingspan | 14.0 m (46.0 ft) |
| Height | 4.0 m (13.1 ft) |
| Length | 14.4 m (47.3 ft) |
| Service ceiling | 12500 m (41011 ft) |
| Empty weight | 3402 kg (7500 lbs) |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5489 kg (12101 lbs) |
| Climb rate | 14.1 m/s (46.3 ft/s) |
| Takeoff distance | 869 m (2851 ft) |
| Powerplant | 2 × turboprops Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-66B delivering 634 kW |
Current operating countries
| Country | Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Italy | 19 (+11) | |
|
United Arab Emirates | 2 | |
|
Thailand | 1 | |
Numbers in parentheses, e.g. '(+5)', indicate units ordered but not yet delivered.