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P180 Avanti vs Pilatus PC-24

Piaggio P180 Avanti military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 P180 Avanti
Pilatus PC-24 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-24
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Specifications
P180 Avanti Pilatus PC-24
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Piaggio Pilatus
First flight 26 September 1986 11 May 2015
Year introduced 1990 2018
Number produced 246 units 100 units
Average unit price $7.7 million $12 million
Wing area 16.0 m² 30.9 m²
Wingspan 14.0 m 17.0 m
Height 4.0 m 5.3 m
Length 14.4 m 16.8 m
Maximum speed 732 km/h 787 km/h
Operational range 2,800 km 3,700 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,489 kg 8,005 kg
Empty weight 3,402 kg 4,967 kg
Total thrust 2 x 634 kW 2 x 1,529 kgf
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Overview

The P180 Avanti and the Pilatus PC-24 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Piaggio and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 732 km/h for the P180 Avanti vs 787 km/h for the Pilatus PC-24. The P180 Avanti has an operational range of 2,800 km vs 3,700 km for the Pilatus PC-24. The Pilatus PC-24 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 12,500 m for the P180 Avanti.

The P180 Avanti has been produced in 246 units vs 100 for the Pilatus PC-24. Unit cost is $7.7M for the P180 Avanti vs $12M for the Pilatus PC-24. The P180 Avanti first flew 29 years before the Pilatus PC-24 (1986 vs 2015).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the P180 Avanti or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 is faster with a maximum speed of 787 km/h compared to the P180 Avanti's 732 km/h, a difference of 55 km/h.
Which has longer range, the P180 Avanti or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the P180 Avanti's 2,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the P180 Avanti or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 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 P180 Avanti or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,005 kg compared to the P180 Avanti's 5,489 kg.
Which is larger, the P180 Avanti or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the P180 Avanti's 14.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the P180 Avanti or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the P180 Avanti at $7.7 million.
Which entered service first, the P180 Avanti or Pilatus PC-24?
The P180 Avanti entered service first in 1990, 28 years before the Pilatus PC-24 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the P180 Avanti or Pilatus PC-24?
The P180 Avanti has been produced in greater numbers with 246 units compared to 100 units of the Pilatus PC-24.