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P180 Avanti vs T-38 Talon

P180 Avanti vs T-38 Talon at a glance — top speed 732 vs 1,381 km/h, range 2,800 vs 1,835 km, max takeoff weight 5,489 vs 5,670 kg, built 246 vs 1,189 units.

Piaggio P180 Avanti military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 P180 Avanti
Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
Specifications
P180 Avanti T-38 Talon
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Piaggio Northrop
First flight 26 September 1986 10 March 1959
Year introduced 1990 1961
Number produced 246 units 1189 units
Average unit price $7.7 million --
Wing area 16.0 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 14.0 m 7.7 m
Height 4.0 m 3.9 m
Length 14.4 m 14.1 m
Maximum speed 732 km/h 1381 km/h
Operational range 2,800 km 1,835 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,489 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 3,402 kg 3,266 kg
Total thrust 2 x 634 kW 2 x 1,216 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the P180 Avanti or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the P180 Avanti's 732 km/h, a difference of 649 km/h.
Which has longer range, the P180 Avanti or T-38 Talon?
The P180 Avanti has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the T-38 Talon's 1,835 km.
Which can fly higher, the P180 Avanti or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the P180 Avanti's 12,500 meters (41,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the P180 Avanti or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the P180 Avanti's 5,489 kg.
Which is larger, the P180 Avanti or T-38 Talon?
The P180 Avanti is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the T-38 Talon's 14.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the P180 Avanti or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 29 years before the P180 Avanti which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the P180 Avanti or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,189 units compared to 246 units of the P180 Avanti.