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MB-326K vs P180 Avanti

MB-326K vs P180 Avanti at a glance — top speed 806 vs 732 km/h, range 1,850 vs 2,800 km, max takeoff weight 3,765 vs 5,489 kg, built 800 vs 246 units.

Aermacchi MB-326K military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-326K
Piaggio P180 Avanti military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 P180 Avanti
Specifications
MB-326K P180 Avanti
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Piaggio
First flight 10 December 1957 26 September 1986
Year introduced 1962 1990
Number produced 800 units 246 units
Average unit price -- $7.7 million
Wing area 19.0 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 14.0 m
Height 3.7 m 4.0 m
Length 10.7 m 14.4 m
Maximum speed 806 km/h 732 km/h
Operational range 1,850 km 2,800 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,765 kg 5,489 kg
Empty weight 2,237 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 MB-326K or P180 Avanti?
The MB-326K is faster with a maximum speed of 806 km/h compared to the P180 Avanti's 732 km/h, a difference of 74 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-326K or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the MB-326K's 1,850 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-326K or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the MB-326K's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-326K or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,489 kg compared to the MB-326K's 3,765 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-326K or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the MB-326K's 10.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-326K or P180 Avanti?
The MB-326K entered service first in 1962, 28 years before the P180 Avanti which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-326K or P180 Avanti?
The MB-326K has been produced in greater numbers with 800 units compared to 246 units of the P180 Avanti.