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Kawasaki T-4 vs P180 Avanti

Kawasaki T-4 vs P180 Avanti at a glance — top speed 1,038 vs 732 km/h, range 1,668 vs 2,800 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 5,489 kg, built 200 vs 246 units.

Kawasaki T-4 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki T-4
Piaggio P180 Avanti military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 P180 Avanti
Specifications
Kawasaki T-4 P180 Avanti
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki Piaggio
First flight 29 July 1985 26 September 1986
Year introduced 1988 1990
Number produced 200 units 246 units
Average unit price -- $7.7 million
Wing area 21.0 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 14.0 m
Height 4.6 m 4.0 m
Length 13.0 m 14.4 m
Maximum speed 1038 km/h 732 km/h
Operational range 1,668 km 2,800 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 5,489 kg
Empty weight 3,790 kg 3,402 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,597 kgf 2 x 634 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki T-4 or P180 Avanti?
The Kawasaki T-4 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the P180 Avanti's 732 km/h, a difference of 306 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki T-4 or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the Kawasaki T-4's 1,668 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kawasaki T-4 or P180 Avanti?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the P180 Avanti's 12,500 meters (41,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kawasaki T-4 or P180 Avanti?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the P180 Avanti's 5,489 kg.
Which is larger, the Kawasaki T-4 or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the Kawasaki T-4's 13.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki T-4 or P180 Avanti?
The Kawasaki T-4 entered service first in 1988, 2 years before the P180 Avanti which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kawasaki T-4 or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has been produced in greater numbers with 246 units compared to 200 units of the Kawasaki T-4.