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500 Citation I vs P180 Avanti

500 Citation I vs P180 Avanti at a glance — top speed 665 vs 732 km/h, range 2,459 vs 2,800 km, max takeoff weight 5,375 vs 5,489 kg, built 689 vs 246 units.

Cessna 500 Citation I military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 500 Citation IFull specs
Piaggio P180 Avanti military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 P180 AvantiFull specs
Specifications
500 Citation I P180 Avanti
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Piaggio
First flight 15 September 1969 26 September 1986
Year introduced 1971 1990
Number produced 689 units 246 units
Average unit price $900K $7.7 million
Wing area 25.9 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 14.4 m 14.0 m
Height 4.4 m 4.0 m
Length 13.3 m 14.4 m
Maximum speed 665 km/h 732 km/h
Operational range 2,459 km 2,800 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,375 kg 5,489 kg
Empty weight 3,008 kg 3,402 kg
Total thrust 2 x 998 kgf 2 x 634 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 500 Citation I or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti is faster with a maximum speed of 732 km/h compared to the 500 Citation I's 665 km/h, a difference of 67 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 500 Citation I or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the 500 Citation I's 2,459 km.
Which can fly higher, the 500 Citation I or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the 500 Citation I's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 500 Citation I or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,489 kg compared to the 500 Citation I's 5,375 kg.
Which is larger, the 500 Citation I or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the 500 Citation I's 13.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 500 Citation I or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti is more expensive at approximately $7.7 million per unit compared to the 500 Citation I at $0.9 million.
Which entered service first, the 500 Citation I or P180 Avanti?
The 500 Citation I entered service first in 1971, 19 years before the P180 Avanti which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 500 Citation I or P180 Avanti?
The 500 Citation I has been produced in greater numbers with 689 units compared to 246 units of the P180 Avanti.