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P180 Avanti vs NAMC YS-11

P180 Avanti vs NAMC YS-11 at a glance — top speed 732 vs 470 km/h, range 2,800 vs 2,110 km, max takeoff weight 5,489 vs 23,500 kg, built 246 vs 182 units.

Piaggio P180 Avanti military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 P180 Avanti
NAMC YS-11 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 NAMC YS-11
Specifications
P180 Avanti NAMC YS-11
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Piaggio NAMC
First flight 26 September 1986 30 August 1962
Year introduced 1990 1965
Number produced 246 units 182 units
Average unit price $7.7 million $2.2 million
Wing area 16.0 m² 94.8 m²
Wingspan 14.0 m 32.0 m
Height 4.0 m 9.0 m
Length 14.4 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 732 km/h 470 km/h
Operational range 2,800 km 2,110 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 6,980 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,489 kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight 3,402 kg 14,600 kg
Total thrust 2 x 634 kW 2 x 2,259 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the P180 Avanti or NAMC YS-11?
The P180 Avanti is faster with a maximum speed of 732 km/h compared to the NAMC YS-11's 470 km/h, a difference of 262 km/h.
Which has longer range, the P180 Avanti or NAMC YS-11?
The P180 Avanti has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the NAMC YS-11's 2,110 km.
Which can fly higher, the P180 Avanti or NAMC YS-11?
The P180 Avanti has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the NAMC YS-11's 6,980 meters (22,900 ft).
Which is heavier, the P180 Avanti or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,500 kg compared to the P180 Avanti's 5,489 kg.
Which is larger, the P180 Avanti or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the P180 Avanti's 14.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the P180 Avanti or NAMC YS-11?
The P180 Avanti is more expensive at approximately $7.7 million per unit compared to the NAMC YS-11 at $2.2 million.
Which entered service first, the P180 Avanti or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 entered service first in 1965, 25 years before the P180 Avanti which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the P180 Avanti or NAMC YS-11?
The P180 Avanti has been produced in greater numbers with 246 units compared to 182 units of the NAMC YS-11.