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KT-100 vs P180 Avanti

KT-100 vs P180 Avanti at a glance — top speed 389 vs 732 km/h, range 1,900 vs 2,800 km, max takeoff weight 1,633 vs 5,489 kg, built 23 vs 246 units.

KAI KT-100 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-100
Piaggio P180 Avanti military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 P180 Avanti
Specifications
KT-100 P180 Avanti
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Piaggio
First flight 20 July 2011 26 September 1986
Year introduced 2015 1990
Number produced 23 units 246 units
Average unit price $570K $7.7 million
Wing area -- m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 14.0 m
Height 2.7 m 4.0 m
Length 8.0 m 14.4 m
Maximum speed 389 km/h 732 km/h
Operational range 1,900 km 2,800 km
Service ceiling 5,304 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,633 kg 5,489 kg
Empty weight 1,089 kg 3,402 kg
Total thrust 1 x 235 kW 2 x 634 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KT-100 or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti is faster with a maximum speed of 732 km/h compared to the KT-100's 389 km/h, a difference of 343 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-100 or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the KT-100's 1,900 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-100 or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the KT-100's 5,304 meters (17,401 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-100 or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,489 kg compared to the KT-100's 1,633 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-100 or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the KT-100's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the KT-100 or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti is more expensive at approximately $7.7 million per unit compared to the KT-100 at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the KT-100 or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti entered service first in 1990, 25 years before the KT-100 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-100 or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has been produced in greater numbers with 246 units compared to 23 units of the KT-100.