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P180 Avanti vs T-39 Sabreliner

P180 Avanti vs T-39 Sabreliner at a glance — top speed 732 vs 885 km/h, range 2,800 vs 4,020 km, max takeoff weight 5,489 vs 8,056 kg, built 246 vs 200 units.

Piaggio P180 Avanti military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 P180 Avanti
North American T-39 Sabreliner military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-39 Sabreliner
Specifications
P180 Avanti T-39 Sabreliner
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Piaggio North American
First flight 26 September 1986 16 September 1958
Year introduced 1990 1962
Number produced 246 units 200 units
Average unit price $7.7 million --
Wing area 16.0 m² 31.8 m²
Wingspan 14.0 m 13.6 m
Height 4.0 m 4.9 m
Length 14.4 m 13.4 m
Maximum speed 732 km/h 885 km/h
Operational range 2,800 km 4,020 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 12,192 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,489 kg 8,056 kg
Empty weight 3,402 kg 4,199 kg
Total thrust 2 x 634 kW 2 x 1,361 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the P180 Avanti or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner is faster with a maximum speed of 885 km/h compared to the P180 Avanti's 732 km/h, a difference of 153 km/h.
Which has longer range, the P180 Avanti or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a longer range at 4,020 km compared to the P180 Avanti's 2,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the P180 Avanti or T-39 Sabreliner?
The P180 Avanti has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the T-39 Sabreliner's 12,192 meters (40,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the P180 Avanti or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,056 kg compared to the P180 Avanti's 5,489 kg.
Which is larger, the P180 Avanti or T-39 Sabreliner?
The P180 Avanti is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the T-39 Sabreliner's 13.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the P180 Avanti or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner entered service first in 1962, 28 years before the P180 Avanti which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the P180 Avanti or T-39 Sabreliner?
The P180 Avanti has been produced in greater numbers with 246 units compared to 200 units of the T-39 Sabreliner.