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Hawker 400 vs P180 Avanti

Beechcraft Hawker 400 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Hawker 400
Piaggio P180 Avanti military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 P180 Avanti
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Specifications
Hawker 400 P180 Avanti
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Piaggio
First flight 29 August 1978 26 September 1986
Year introduced 1978 1990
Number produced 951 units 246 units
Average unit price $7.4 million $7.7 million
Wing area 22.4 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 13.3 m 14.0 m
Height 4.2 m 4.0 m
Length 14.8 m 14.4 m
Maximum speed 860 km/h 732 km/h
Operational range 4,000 km 2,800 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,303 kg 5,489 kg
Empty weight 4,559 kg 3,402 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,315 kgf 2 x 634 kW
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Overview

The Hawker 400 and the P180 Avanti are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Beechcraft and Piaggio respectively.

Top speed is 860 km/h for the Hawker 400 vs 732 km/h for the P180 Avanti. The Hawker 400 has an operational range of 4,000 km vs 2,800 km for the P180 Avanti. The Hawker 400 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 12,500 m for the P180 Avanti.

The Hawker 400 has been produced in 951 units vs 246 for the P180 Avanti. Unit cost is $7.4M for the Hawker 400 vs $7.7M for the P180 Avanti. The Hawker 400 first flew 8 years before the P180 Avanti (1978 vs 1986).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawker 400 or P180 Avanti?
The Hawker 400 is faster with a maximum speed of 860 km/h compared to the P180 Avanti's 732 km/h, a difference of 128 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawker 400 or P180 Avanti?
The Hawker 400 has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the P180 Avanti's 2,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawker 400 or P180 Avanti?
The Hawker 400 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the P180 Avanti's 12,500 meters (41,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawker 400 or P180 Avanti?
The Hawker 400 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,303 kg compared to the P180 Avanti's 5,489 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawker 400 or P180 Avanti?
The Hawker 400 is longer at 14.8 meters compared to the P180 Avanti's 14.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hawker 400 or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti is more expensive at approximately $7.7 million per unit compared to the Hawker 400 at $7.4 million.
Which entered service first, the Hawker 400 or P180 Avanti?
The Hawker 400 entered service first in 1978, 12 years before the P180 Avanti which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawker 400 or P180 Avanti?
The Hawker 400 has been produced in greater numbers with 951 units compared to 246 units of the P180 Avanti.