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DA42 Twin Star vs P180 Avanti

DA42 Twin Star vs P180 Avanti at a glance — top speed 354 vs 732 km/h, range 2,250 vs 2,800 km, max takeoff weight 2,000 vs 5,489 kg, built 600 vs 246 units.

Diamond DA42 Twin Star military training aircraft side profile drawing
Piaggio P180 Avanti military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 P180 Avanti
Specifications
DA42 Twin Star P180 Avanti
Origin country 🇦🇹 Austria 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Diamond Piaggio
First flight 9 December 2002 26 September 1986
Year introduced 2004 1990
Number produced 600 units 246 units
Average unit price $1.3 million $7.7 million
Wing area 16.3 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 13.4 m 14.0 m
Height 2.5 m 4.0 m
Length 8.0 m 14.4 m
Maximum speed 354 km/h 732 km/h
Operational range 2,250 km 2,800 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,000 kg 5,489 kg
Empty weight 1,200 kg 3,402 kg
Total thrust 2 x 100 kW 2 x 634 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DA42 Twin Star or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti is faster with a maximum speed of 732 km/h compared to the DA42 Twin Star's 354 km/h, a difference of 378 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DA42 Twin Star or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the DA42 Twin Star's 2,250 km.
Which can fly higher, the DA42 Twin Star or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the DA42 Twin Star's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the DA42 Twin Star or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,489 kg compared to the DA42 Twin Star's 2,000 kg.
Which is larger, the DA42 Twin Star or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the DA42 Twin Star's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DA42 Twin Star or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti is more expensive at approximately $7.7 million per unit compared to the DA42 Twin Star at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the DA42 Twin Star or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti entered service first in 1990, 14 years before the DA42 Twin Star which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DA42 Twin Star or P180 Avanti?
The DA42 Twin Star has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 246 units of the P180 Avanti.