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P180 Avanti vs T-45 Goshawk

P180 Avanti vs T-45 Goshawk at a glance — top speed 732 vs 1,038 km/h, range 2,800 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 5,489 vs 6,387 kg, built 246 vs 221 units.

Piaggio P180 Avanti military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 P180 Avanti
McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇺🇸 T-45 Goshawk
Specifications
P180 Avanti T-45 Goshawk
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Piaggio McDonnell Douglas
First flight 26 September 1986 16 April 1988
Year introduced 1990 1992
Number produced 246 units 221 units
Average unit price $7.7 million $21 million
Wing area 16.0 m² 17.7 m²
Wingspan 14.0 m 9.4 m
Height 4.0 m 4.1 m
Length 14.4 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 732 km/h 1038 km/h
Operational range 2,800 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 12,954 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,489 kg 6,387 kg
Empty weight 3,402 kg 4,460 kg
Total thrust 2 x 634 kW 1 x 2,507 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the P180 Avanti or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the P180 Avanti's 732 km/h, a difference of 306 km/h.
Which has longer range, the P180 Avanti or T-45 Goshawk?
The P180 Avanti has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the P180 Avanti or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher service ceiling at 12,954 meters (42,500 ft) compared to the P180 Avanti's 12,500 meters (41,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the P180 Avanti or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,387 kg compared to the P180 Avanti's 5,489 kg.
Which is larger, the P180 Avanti or T-45 Goshawk?
The P180 Avanti is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 12.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the P180 Avanti or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is more expensive at approximately $21 million per unit compared to the P180 Avanti at $7.7 million.
Which entered service first, the P180 Avanti or T-45 Goshawk?
The P180 Avanti entered service first in 1990, 2 years before the T-45 Goshawk which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the P180 Avanti or T-45 Goshawk?
The P180 Avanti has been produced in greater numbers with 246 units compared to 221 units of the T-45 Goshawk.