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P180 Avanti vs Socata TBM

P180 Avanti vs Socata TBM at a glance — top speed 732 vs 555 km/h, range 2,800 vs 3,304 km, max takeoff weight 5,489 vs 3,354 kg, built 246 vs 1,000 units.

Piaggio P180 Avanti military training aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
P180 Avanti Socata TBM
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Piaggio Socata
First flight 26 September 1986 14 July 1988
Year introduced 1990 1990
Number produced 246 units 1000 units
Average unit price $7.7 million $4.5 million
Wing area 16.0 m² 18.0 m²
Wingspan 14.0 m 12.7 m
Height 4.0 m 4.4 m
Length 14.4 m 10.7 m
Maximum speed 732 km/h 555 km/h
Operational range 2,800 km 3,304 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 9,185 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,489 kg 3,354 kg
Empty weight 3,402 kg 1,837 kg
Total thrust 2 x 634 kW 1 x 522 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the P180 Avanti or Socata TBM?
The P180 Avanti is faster with a maximum speed of 732 km/h compared to the Socata TBM's 555 km/h, a difference of 177 km/h.
Which has longer range, the P180 Avanti or Socata TBM?
The Socata TBM has a longer range at 3,304 km compared to the P180 Avanti's 2,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the P180 Avanti or Socata TBM?
The P180 Avanti has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the Socata TBM's 9,185 meters (30,134 ft).
Which is heavier, the P180 Avanti or Socata TBM?
The P180 Avanti has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,489 kg compared to the Socata TBM's 3,354 kg.
Which is larger, the P180 Avanti or Socata TBM?
The P180 Avanti is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the Socata TBM's 10.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the P180 Avanti or Socata TBM?
The P180 Avanti is more expensive at approximately $7.7 million per unit compared to the Socata TBM at $4.5 million.
Which entered service first, the P180 Avanti or Socata TBM?
Both the P180 Avanti and Socata TBM entered service in the same year: 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the P180 Avanti or Socata TBM?
The Socata TBM has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 246 units of the P180 Avanti.