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P180 Avanti vs T-28 Trojan

P180 Avanti vs T-28 Trojan at a glance — top speed 732 vs 552 km/h, range 2,800 vs 1,710 km, max takeoff weight 5,489 vs 3,856 kg, built 246 vs 1,948 units.

Piaggio P180 Avanti military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 P180 Avanti
North American T-28 Trojan military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-28 Trojan
Specifications
P180 Avanti T-28 Trojan
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Piaggio North American
First flight 26 September 1986 24 September 1949
Year introduced 1990 1950
Number produced 246 units 1948 units
Average unit price $7.7 million --
Wing area 16.0 m² 24.9 m²
Wingspan 14.0 m 12.2 m
Height 4.0 m 3.9 m
Length 14.4 m 10.1 m
Maximum speed 732 km/h 552 km/h
Operational range 2,800 km 1,710 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 10,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,489 kg 3,856 kg
Empty weight 3,402 kg 2,914 kg
Total thrust 2 x 634 kW 1 x 1,063 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the P180 Avanti or T-28 Trojan?
The P180 Avanti is faster with a maximum speed of 732 km/h compared to the T-28 Trojan's 552 km/h, a difference of 180 km/h.
Which has longer range, the P180 Avanti or T-28 Trojan?
The P180 Avanti has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the T-28 Trojan's 1,710 km.
Which can fly higher, the P180 Avanti or T-28 Trojan?
The P180 Avanti has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the T-28 Trojan's 10,800 meters (35,433 ft).
Which is heavier, the P180 Avanti or T-28 Trojan?
The P180 Avanti has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,489 kg compared to the T-28 Trojan's 3,856 kg.
Which is larger, the P180 Avanti or T-28 Trojan?
The P180 Avanti is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the T-28 Trojan's 10.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the P180 Avanti or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan entered service first in 1950, 40 years before the P180 Avanti which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the P180 Avanti or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan has been produced in greater numbers with 1,948 units compared to 246 units of the P180 Avanti.