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P180 Avanti vs SAAB 105

P180 Avanti vs SAAB 105 at a glance — top speed 732 vs 970 km/h, range 2,800 vs 2,300 km, max takeoff weight 5,489 vs 4,635 kg, built 246 vs 192 units.

Piaggio P180 Avanti military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 P180 Avanti
SAAB 105 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 SAAB 105
Specifications
P180 Avanti SAAB 105
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Piaggio Saab
First flight 26 September 1986 29 June 1963
Year introduced 1990 1967
Number produced 246 units 192 units
Average unit price $7.7 million --
Wing area 16.0 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 14.0 m 9.5 m
Height 4.0 m 2.7 m
Length 14.4 m 10.8 m
Maximum speed 732 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 2,800 km 2,300 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 13,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,489 kg 4,635 kg
Empty weight 3,402 kg 2,849 kg
Total thrust 2 x 634 kW 2 x 1,293 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the P180 Avanti or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the P180 Avanti's 732 km/h, a difference of 238 km/h.
Which has longer range, the P180 Avanti or SAAB 105?
The P180 Avanti has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the SAAB 105's 2,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the P180 Avanti or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the P180 Avanti's 12,500 meters (41,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the P180 Avanti or SAAB 105?
The P180 Avanti has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,489 kg compared to the SAAB 105's 4,635 kg.
Which is larger, the P180 Avanti or SAAB 105?
The P180 Avanti is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the SAAB 105's 10.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the P180 Avanti or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 entered service first in 1967, 23 years before the P180 Avanti which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the P180 Avanti or SAAB 105?
The P180 Avanti has been produced in greater numbers with 246 units compared to 192 units of the SAAB 105.