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P180 Avanti vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer

P180 Avanti vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer at a glance — top speed 732 vs 412 km/h, range 2,800 vs 1,200 km, max takeoff weight 5,489 vs 2,700 kg, built 246 vs 618 units.

Piaggio P180 Avanti military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 P180 Avanti
Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Specifications
P180 Avanti PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Piaggio Pilatus
First flight 26 September 1986 12 April 1966
Year introduced 1990 1978
Number produced 246 units 618 units
Average unit price $7.7 million $1.5 million
Wing area 16.0 m² 16.6 m²
Wingspan 14.0 m 10.4 m
Height 4.0 m 3.2 m
Length 14.4 m 9.8 m
Maximum speed 732 km/h 412 km/h
Operational range 2,800 km 1,200 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 10,060 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,489 kg 2,700 kg
Empty weight 3,402 kg 1,330 kg
Total thrust 2 x 634 kW 1 x 410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the P180 Avanti or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The P180 Avanti is faster with a maximum speed of 732 km/h compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 412 km/h, a difference of 320 km/h.
Which has longer range, the P180 Avanti or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The P180 Avanti has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the P180 Avanti or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The P180 Avanti has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 10,060 meters (33,005 ft).
Which is heavier, the P180 Avanti or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The P180 Avanti has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,489 kg compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 2,700 kg.
Which is larger, the P180 Avanti or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The P180 Avanti is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 9.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the P180 Avanti or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The P180 Avanti is more expensive at approximately $7.7 million per unit compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer at $1.5 million.
Which entered service first, the P180 Avanti or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer entered service first in 1978, 12 years before the P180 Avanti which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the P180 Avanti or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has been produced in greater numbers with 618 units compared to 246 units of the P180 Avanti.