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P180 Avanti vs PA-44 Seminole

P180 Avanti vs PA-44 Seminole at a glance — top speed 732 vs 311 km/h, range 2,800 vs 1,695 km, max takeoff weight 5,489 vs 1,724 kg, built 246 vs 926 units.

Piaggio P180 Avanti military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 P180 Avanti
Piper PA-44 Seminole military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-44 Seminole
Specifications
P180 Avanti PA-44 Seminole
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Piaggio Piper
First flight 26 September 1986 1 January 1976
Year introduced 1990 1979
Number produced 246 units 926 units
Average unit price $7.7 million $600K
Wing area 16.0 m² 17.1 m²
Wingspan 14.0 m 11.8 m
Height 4.0 m 2.6 m
Length 14.4 m 8.4 m
Maximum speed 732 km/h 311 km/h
Operational range 2,800 km 1,695 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,489 kg 1,724 kg
Empty weight 3,402 kg 1,068 kg
Total thrust 2 x 634 kW 2 x 130 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the P180 Avanti or PA-44 Seminole?
The P180 Avanti is faster with a maximum speed of 732 km/h compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 311 km/h, a difference of 421 km/h.
Which has longer range, the P180 Avanti or PA-44 Seminole?
The P180 Avanti has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 1,695 km.
Which can fly higher, the P180 Avanti or PA-44 Seminole?
The P180 Avanti has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the P180 Avanti or PA-44 Seminole?
The P180 Avanti has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,489 kg compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 1,724 kg.
Which is larger, the P180 Avanti or PA-44 Seminole?
The P180 Avanti is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 8.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the P180 Avanti or PA-44 Seminole?
The P180 Avanti is more expensive at approximately $7.7 million per unit compared to the PA-44 Seminole at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the P180 Avanti or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole entered service first in 1979, 11 years before the P180 Avanti which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the P180 Avanti or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole has been produced in greater numbers with 926 units compared to 246 units of the P180 Avanti.