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P180 Avanti vs Robinson R22

Piaggio P180 Avanti military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 P180 Avanti
Robinson R22 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R22
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Specifications
P180 Avanti Robinson R22
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Piaggio Robinson
First flight 26 September 1986 28 August 1975
Year introduced 1990 1979
Number produced 246 units 4600 units
Average unit price $7.7 million $400K
Wing area 16.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 14.0 m 7.7 m
Height 4.0 m 2.5 m
Length 14.4 m 8.8 m
Maximum speed 732 km/h 188 km/h
Operational range 2,800 km 387 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 4,267 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,489 kg 621 kg
Empty weight 3,402 kg 361 kg
Total thrust 2 x 317 kW 1 x 93 kW
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Overview

The P180 Avanti and the Robinson R22 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Piaggio and Robinson respectively.

The P180 Avanti reaches 732 km/h — 3.9x the Robinson R22's 188 km/h. The P180 Avanti has an operational range of 2,800 km vs 387 km for the Robinson R22. The P180 Avanti operates at altitudes up to 12,500 m compared to 4,267 m for the Robinson R22. At 5,489 kg MTOW, the P180 Avanti is 8.8x the Robinson R22's 621 kg.

The P180 Avanti has been produced in 246 units vs 4,600 for the Robinson R22. Unit cost is $7.7M for the P180 Avanti vs $0.4M for the Robinson R22. The Robinson R22 first flew 11 years before the P180 Avanti (1975 vs 1986).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the P180 Avanti or Robinson R22?
The P180 Avanti is faster with a maximum speed of 732 km/h compared to the Robinson R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 544 km/h.
Which has longer range, the P180 Avanti or Robinson R22?
The P180 Avanti has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the Robinson R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the P180 Avanti or Robinson R22?
The P180 Avanti has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the Robinson R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the P180 Avanti or Robinson R22?
The P180 Avanti has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,489 kg compared to the Robinson R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the P180 Avanti or Robinson R22?
The P180 Avanti is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the Robinson R22's 8.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the P180 Avanti or Robinson R22?
The P180 Avanti is more expensive at approximately $7.7 million per unit compared to the Robinson R22 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the P180 Avanti or Robinson R22?
The Robinson 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 Robinson R22?
The Robinson R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 246 units of the P180 Avanti.