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Jet Provost vs P180 Avanti

Jet Provost vs P180 Avanti at a glance — top speed 707 vs 732 km/h, range 1,445 vs 2,800 km, max takeoff weight 4,173 vs 5,489 kg.

BAC Jet Provost military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Jet Provost
Piaggio P180 Avanti military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 P180 Avanti
Specifications
Jet Provost P180 Avanti
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer BAC Piaggio
First flight 26 June 1954 26 September 1986
Year introduced 1955 1990
Number produced N/A 246 units
Average unit price -- $7.7 million
Wing area 19.9 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 10.8 m 14.0 m
Height 3.1 m 4.0 m
Length 10.4 m 14.4 m
Maximum speed 707 km/h 732 km/h
Operational range 1,445 km 2,800 km
Service ceiling 11,200 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,173 kg 5,489 kg
Empty weight 2,217 kg 3,402 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 2 x 634 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Jet Provost or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti is faster with a maximum speed of 732 km/h compared to the Jet Provost's 707 km/h, a difference of 25 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Jet Provost or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the Jet Provost's 1,445 km.
Which can fly higher, the Jet Provost or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the Jet Provost's 11,200 meters (36,745 ft).
Which is heavier, the Jet Provost or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,489 kg compared to the Jet Provost's 4,173 kg.
Which is larger, the Jet Provost or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the Jet Provost's 10.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Jet Provost or P180 Avanti?
The Jet Provost entered service first in 1955, 35 years before the P180 Avanti which entered service in 1990.