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P180 Avanti vs Yak-52

Piaggio P180 Avanti military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 P180 Avanti
Yakovlev Yak-52 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-52
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Specifications
P180 Avanti Yak-52
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Piaggio Yakovlev
First flight 26 September 1986 1 January 1976
Year introduced 1990 1979
Number produced 246 units 1815 units
Average unit price $7.7 million --
Wing area 16.0 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 14.0 m 9.3 m
Height 4.0 m 2.7 m
Length 14.4 m 7.7 m
Maximum speed 732 km/h 285 km/h
Operational range 2,800 km 550 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,489 kg 1,305 kg
Empty weight 3,402 kg 1,015 kg
Total thrust 2 x 634 kW 1 x 265 kW
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Overview

The P180 Avanti and the Yak-52 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Piaggio and Yakovlev respectively.

The P180 Avanti reaches 732 km/h — 2.6x the Yak-52's 285 km/h. The P180 Avanti has an operational range of 2,800 km vs 550 km for the Yak-52. The P180 Avanti operates at altitudes up to 12,500 m compared to 4,000 m for the Yak-52. At 5,489 kg MTOW, the P180 Avanti is 4.2x the Yak-52's 1,305 kg.

The P180 Avanti has been produced in 246 units vs 1,815 for the Yak-52. The Yak-52 first flew 10 years before the P180 Avanti (1976 vs 1986).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the P180 Avanti or Yak-52?
The P180 Avanti is faster with a maximum speed of 732 km/h compared to the Yak-52's 285 km/h, a difference of 447 km/h.
Which has longer range, the P180 Avanti or Yak-52?
The P180 Avanti has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the Yak-52's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the P180 Avanti or Yak-52?
The P180 Avanti has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the Yak-52's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the P180 Avanti or Yak-52?
The P180 Avanti has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,489 kg compared to the Yak-52's 1,305 kg.
Which is larger, the P180 Avanti or Yak-52?
The P180 Avanti is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the Yak-52's 7.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the P180 Avanti or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 entered service first in 1979, 11 years before the P180 Avanti which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the P180 Avanti or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,815 units compared to 246 units of the P180 Avanti.