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P180 Avanti vs SIAI-Marchetti SF-260

P180 Avanti vs SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 at a glance — top speed 732 vs 333 km/h, range 2,800 vs 1,650 km, max takeoff weight 5,489 vs 1,300 kg, built 246 vs 900 units.

Piaggio P180 Avanti military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 P180 Avanti
SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 SIAI-Marchetti SF-260
Specifications
P180 Avanti SIAI-Marchetti SF-260
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Piaggio SIAI-Marchetti
First flight 26 September 1986 15 July 1964
Year introduced 1990 1966
Number produced 246 units 900 units
Average unit price $7.7 million $1.3 million
Wing area 16.0 m² 10.1 m²
Wingspan 14.0 m 8.4 m
Height 4.0 m 2.4 m
Length 14.4 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 732 km/h 333 km/h
Operational range 2,800 km 1,650 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,489 kg 1,300 kg
Empty weight 3,402 kg 770 kg
Total thrust 2 x 634 kW 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the P180 Avanti or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The P180 Avanti is faster with a maximum speed of 732 km/h compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 333 km/h, a difference of 399 km/h.
Which has longer range, the P180 Avanti or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The P180 Avanti has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 1,650 km.
Which can fly higher, the P180 Avanti or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The P180 Avanti has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the P180 Avanti or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The P180 Avanti has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,489 kg compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 1,300 kg.
Which is larger, the P180 Avanti or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The P180 Avanti is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 7.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the P180 Avanti or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The P180 Avanti is more expensive at approximately $7.7 million per unit compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the P180 Avanti or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 entered service first in 1966, 24 years before the P180 Avanti which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the P180 Avanti or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 has been produced in greater numbers with 900 units compared to 246 units of the P180 Avanti.