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P180 Avanti vs TB-30 Epsilon

P180 Avanti vs TB-30 Epsilon at a glance — top speed 732 vs 356 km/h, range 2,800 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 5,489 vs 1,250 kg, built 246 vs 19 units.

Piaggio P180 Avanti military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 P180 Avanti
Socata TB-30 Epsilon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 TB-30 Epsilon
Specifications
P180 Avanti TB-30 Epsilon
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Piaggio Socata
First flight 26 September 1986 22 December 1979
Year introduced 1990 1984
Number produced 246 units 19 units
Average unit price $7.7 million $1 million
Wing area 16.0 m² 9.0 m²
Wingspan 14.0 m 7.9 m
Height 4.0 m 2.7 m
Length 14.4 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 732 km/h 356 km/h
Operational range 2,800 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 7,010 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,489 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 3,402 kg 932 kg
Total thrust 2 x 634 kW 1 x 224 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the P180 Avanti or TB-30 Epsilon?
The P180 Avanti is faster with a maximum speed of 732 km/h compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 356 km/h, a difference of 376 km/h.
Which has longer range, the P180 Avanti or TB-30 Epsilon?
The P180 Avanti has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the P180 Avanti or TB-30 Epsilon?
The P180 Avanti has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7,010 meters (22,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the P180 Avanti or TB-30 Epsilon?
The P180 Avanti has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,489 kg compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the P180 Avanti or TB-30 Epsilon?
The P180 Avanti is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the P180 Avanti or TB-30 Epsilon?
The P180 Avanti is more expensive at approximately $7.7 million per unit compared to the TB-30 Epsilon at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the P180 Avanti or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon entered service first in 1984, 6 years before the P180 Avanti which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the P180 Avanti or TB-30 Epsilon?
The P180 Avanti has been produced in greater numbers with 246 units compared to 19 units of the TB-30 Epsilon.