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P180 Avanti vs PZL-130 Orlik

P180 Avanti vs PZL-130 Orlik at a glance — top speed 732 vs 550 km/h, range 2,800 vs 2,200 km, max takeoff weight 5,489 vs 2,950 kg, built 246 vs 59 units.

Piaggio P180 Avanti military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 P180 Avanti
PZL-130 Orlik military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 PZL-130 Orlik
Specifications
P180 Avanti PZL-130 Orlik
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Piaggio PZL
First flight 26 September 1986 24 October 1983
Year introduced 1990 1994
Number produced 246 units 59 units
Average unit price $7.7 million --
Wing area 16.0 m² 14.6 m²
Wingspan 14.0 m 10.0 m
Height 4.0 m 3.5 m
Length 14.4 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 732 km/h 550 km/h
Operational range 2,800 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 10,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,489 kg 2,950 kg
Empty weight 3,402 kg 1,825 kg
Total thrust 2 x 634 kW 1 x 559 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the P180 Avanti or PZL-130 Orlik?
The P180 Avanti is faster with a maximum speed of 732 km/h compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 550 km/h, a difference of 182 km/h.
Which has longer range, the P180 Avanti or PZL-130 Orlik?
The P180 Avanti has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 2,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the P180 Avanti or PZL-130 Orlik?
The P180 Avanti has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 10,000 meters (32,808 ft).
Which is heavier, the P180 Avanti or PZL-130 Orlik?
The P180 Avanti has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,489 kg compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 2,950 kg.
Which is larger, the P180 Avanti or PZL-130 Orlik?
The P180 Avanti is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the P180 Avanti or PZL-130 Orlik?
The P180 Avanti entered service first in 1990, 4 years before the PZL-130 Orlik which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the P180 Avanti or PZL-130 Orlik?
The P180 Avanti has been produced in greater numbers with 246 units compared to 59 units of the PZL-130 Orlik.