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M-346 Master vs P180 Avanti

M-346 Master vs P180 Avanti at a glance — top speed 1,092 vs 732 km/h, range 1,925 vs 2,800 km, max takeoff weight 9,500 vs 5,489 kg, built 92 vs 246 units.

Aermacchi M-346 Master military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 M-346 Master
Piaggio P180 Avanti military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 P180 Avanti
Specifications
M-346 Master P180 Avanti
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Piaggio
First flight 15 July 2004 26 September 1986
Year introduced 2015 1990
Number produced 92 units 246 units
Average unit price $40 million $7.7 million
Wing area 23.5 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 14.0 m
Height 4.8 m 4.0 m
Length 11.5 m 14.4 m
Maximum speed 1092 km/h 732 km/h
Operational range 1,925 km 2,800 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg 5,489 kg
Empty weight 4,610 kg 3,402 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,835 kgf 2 x 634 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-346 Master or P180 Avanti?
The M-346 Master is faster with a maximum speed of 1,092 km/h compared to the P180 Avanti's 732 km/h, a difference of 360 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-346 Master or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the M-346 Master's 1,925 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-346 Master or P180 Avanti?
The M-346 Master 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 M-346 Master or P180 Avanti?
The M-346 Master has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the P180 Avanti's 5,489 kg.
Which is larger, the M-346 Master or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the M-346 Master's 11.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the M-346 Master or P180 Avanti?
The M-346 Master is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the P180 Avanti at $7.7 million.
Which entered service first, the M-346 Master or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti entered service first in 1990, 25 years before the M-346 Master which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-346 Master or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has been produced in greater numbers with 246 units compared to 92 units of the M-346 Master.