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P180 Avanti vs T-67 Firefly

P180 Avanti vs T-67 Firefly at a glance — top speed 732 vs 282 km/h, range 2,800 vs 753 km, max takeoff weight 5,489 vs 1,157 kg, built 246 vs 250 units.

Piaggio P180 Avanti military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 P180 Avanti
Slingsby T-67 Firefly military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 T-67 Firefly
Specifications
P180 Avanti T-67 Firefly
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Piaggio Slingsby
First flight 26 September 1986 12 March 1974
Year introduced 1990 1974
Number produced 246 units 250 units
Average unit price $7.7 million $500K
Wing area 16.0 m² 13.0 m²
Wingspan 14.0 m 10.7 m
Height 4.0 m 2.4 m
Length 14.4 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 732 km/h 282 km/h
Operational range 2,800 km 753 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,489 kg 1,157 kg
Empty weight 3,402 kg 794 kg
Total thrust 2 x 634 kW 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the P180 Avanti or T-67 Firefly?
The P180 Avanti is faster with a maximum speed of 732 km/h compared to the T-67 Firefly's 282 km/h, a difference of 450 km/h.
Which has longer range, the P180 Avanti or T-67 Firefly?
The P180 Avanti has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the T-67 Firefly's 753 km.
Which can fly higher, the P180 Avanti or T-67 Firefly?
The P180 Avanti has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the T-67 Firefly's 5,791 meters (18,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the P180 Avanti or T-67 Firefly?
The P180 Avanti has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,489 kg compared to the T-67 Firefly's 1,157 kg.
Which is larger, the P180 Avanti or T-67 Firefly?
The P180 Avanti is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the T-67 Firefly's 7.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the P180 Avanti or T-67 Firefly?
The P180 Avanti is more expensive at approximately $7.7 million per unit compared to the T-67 Firefly at $0.5 million.
Which entered service first, the P180 Avanti or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly entered service first in 1974, 16 years before the P180 Avanti which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the P180 Avanti or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly has been produced in greater numbers with 250 units compared to 246 units of the P180 Avanti.