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P180 Avanti vs Pilatus PC-21

Piaggio P180 Avanti military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 P180 Avanti
Pilatus PC-21 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-21
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Specifications
P180 Avanti Pilatus PC-21
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Piaggio Pilatus
First flight 26 September 1986 1 July 2002
Year introduced 1990 2008
Number produced 246 units 211 units
Average unit price $7.7 million $9 million
Wing area 16.0 m² 15.2 m²
Wingspan 14.0 m 9.1 m
Height 4.0 m 3.8 m
Length 14.4 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 732 km/h 685 km/h
Operational range 2,800 km 1,333 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 11,580 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,489 kg 4,250 kg
Empty weight 3,402 kg 2,270 kg
Total thrust 2 x 317 kW 1 x 1,193 kW
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Overview

The P180 Avanti and the Pilatus PC-21 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Piaggio and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 732 km/h for the P180 Avanti vs 685 km/h for the Pilatus PC-21. The P180 Avanti has an operational range of 2,800 km vs 1,333 km for the Pilatus PC-21. The P180 Avanti operates at altitudes up to 12,500 m compared to 11,580 m for the Pilatus PC-21.

The P180 Avanti has been produced in 246 units vs 211 for the Pilatus PC-21. Unit cost is $7.7M for the P180 Avanti vs $9M for the Pilatus PC-21. The P180 Avanti first flew 16 years before the Pilatus PC-21 (1986 vs 2002).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the P180 Avanti or Pilatus PC-21?
The P180 Avanti is faster with a maximum speed of 732 km/h compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 685 km/h, a difference of 47 km/h.
Which has longer range, the P180 Avanti or Pilatus PC-21?
The P180 Avanti has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 1,333 km.
Which can fly higher, the P180 Avanti or Pilatus PC-21?
The P180 Avanti has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 11,580 meters (37,992 ft).
Which is heavier, the P180 Avanti or Pilatus PC-21?
The P180 Avanti has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,489 kg compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 4,250 kg.
Which is larger, the P180 Avanti or Pilatus PC-21?
The P180 Avanti is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 11.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the P180 Avanti or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the P180 Avanti at $7.7 million.
Which entered service first, the P180 Avanti or Pilatus PC-21?
The P180 Avanti entered service first in 1990, 18 years before the Pilatus PC-21 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the P180 Avanti or Pilatus PC-21?
The P180 Avanti has been produced in greater numbers with 246 units compared to 211 units of the Pilatus PC-21.