P180 Avanti vs R22
The P180 Avanti and the R22 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Piaggio and Robinson respectively. The P180 Avanti reaches 732 km/h — 3.9x the R22's 188 km/h. The P180 Avanti has an operational range of 2,800 km vs 387 km for the R22. The P180 Avanti operates at altitudes up to 12,500 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22. At 5,489 kg MTOW, the P180 Avanti is 8.8x the R22's 621 kg. The P180 Avanti has been produced in 246 units vs 4,600 for the R22. Unit cost is $7.7M for the P180 Avanti vs $0.4M for the R22. The R22 first flew 11 years before the P180 Avanti (1975 vs 1986).
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| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Piaggio |
| First flight | 26 September 1986 |
| Year introduced | 1990 |
| Number produced | 246 units |
| Average unit price | $7.7 million |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Robinson |
| First flight | 28 August 1975 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 4600 units |
| Average unit price | $0.4 million |
| Wing area | 16.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 14.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 732 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,800 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,489 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,402 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 634 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 7.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 188 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 387 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,267 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 621 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 361 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 93 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the P180 Avanti or R22?
The P180 Avanti is faster with a maximum speed of 732 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 544 km/h.
Which has longer range, the P180 Avanti or R22?
The P180 Avanti has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the P180 Avanti or R22?
The P180 Avanti has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the P180 Avanti or R22?
The P180 Avanti has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,489 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the P180 Avanti or R22?
The P180 Avanti is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the R22's 8.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the P180 Avanti or R22?
The P180 Avanti is more expensive at approximately $7.7 million per unit compared to the R22 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the P180 Avanti or R22?
The R22 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 R22?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 246 units of the P180 Avanti.