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P180 Avanti vs Zlin Z 42

P180 Avanti vs Zlin Z 42 at a glance — top speed 732 vs 230 km/h, range 2,800 vs 530 km, max takeoff weight 5,489 vs 920 kg, built 246 vs 57 units.

Piaggio P180 Avanti military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 P180 Avanti
Zlin Z 42 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 42
Specifications
P180 Avanti Zlin Z 42
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Piaggio Zlin
First flight 26 September 1986 17 October 1967
Year introduced 1990 1970
Number produced 246 units 57 units
Average unit price $7.7 million --
Wing area 16.0 m² 13.2 m²
Wingspan 14.0 m 9.1 m
Height 4.0 m 2.7 m
Length 14.4 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 732 km/h 230 km/h
Operational range 2,800 km 530 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,489 kg 920 kg
Empty weight 3,402 kg 600 kg
Total thrust 2 x 634 kW 1 x 134 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the P180 Avanti or Zlin Z 42?
The P180 Avanti is faster with a maximum speed of 732 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 502 km/h.
Which has longer range, the P180 Avanti or Zlin Z 42?
The P180 Avanti has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the P180 Avanti or Zlin Z 42?
The P180 Avanti has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 42's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the P180 Avanti or Zlin Z 42?
The P180 Avanti has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,489 kg compared to the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the P180 Avanti or Zlin Z 42?
The P180 Avanti is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the Zlin Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the P180 Avanti or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 entered service first in 1970, 20 years before the P180 Avanti which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the P180 Avanti or Zlin Z 42?
The P180 Avanti has been produced in greater numbers with 246 units compared to 57 units of the Zlin Z 42.