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P180 Avanti vs T-6 Texan II

P180 Avanti vs T-6 Texan II at a glance — top speed 732 vs 585 km/h, range 2,800 vs 1,700 km, max takeoff weight 5,489 vs 2,858 kg, built 246 vs 850 units.

Piaggio P180 Avanti military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 P180 Avanti
Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
Specifications
P180 Avanti T-6 Texan II
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Piaggio Beechcraft
First flight 26 September 1986 23 December 1992
Year introduced 1990 2001
Number produced 246 units 850 units
Average unit price $7.7 million $4.3 million
Wing area 16.0 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 14.0 m 10.2 m
Height 4.0 m 3.3 m
Length 14.4 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 732 km/h 585 km/h
Operational range 2,800 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,489 kg 2,858 kg
Empty weight 3,402 kg 2,135 kg
Total thrust 2 x 634 kW 1 x 932 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the P180 Avanti or T-6 Texan II?
The P180 Avanti is faster with a maximum speed of 732 km/h compared to the T-6 Texan II's 585 km/h, a difference of 147 km/h.
Which has longer range, the P180 Avanti or T-6 Texan II?
The P180 Avanti has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the T-6 Texan II's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the P180 Avanti or T-6 Texan II?
The P180 Avanti has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the T-6 Texan II's 9,449 meters (31,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the P180 Avanti or T-6 Texan II?
The P180 Avanti has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,489 kg compared to the T-6 Texan II's 2,858 kg.
Which is larger, the P180 Avanti or T-6 Texan II?
The P180 Avanti is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the T-6 Texan II's 10.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the P180 Avanti or T-6 Texan II?
The P180 Avanti is more expensive at approximately $7.7 million per unit compared to the T-6 Texan II at $4.3 million.
Which entered service first, the P180 Avanti or T-6 Texan II?
The P180 Avanti entered service first in 1990, 11 years before the T-6 Texan II which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the P180 Avanti or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has been produced in greater numbers with 850 units compared to 246 units of the P180 Avanti.