Piaggio P.180 Avanti
The Piaggio P.180 Avanti is an executive/VIP light transport aircraft, designed by Piaggio Aero and built in Italy. It features twin, wing-mounted turboprop engines, in a pusher configuration. The Avanti seats up to nine people in a pressurized cabin and may be flown by one or two pilots. The design is of three-surface configuration, having both a small forward canard wing and a conventional tailplane, as well as its main wing, with the main wing spars passing behind the passenger cabin area. The FAI lists it as the fastest propeller-driven aircraft with speed of 927.4 km/h.
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- Manufacturer
- Piaggio
- Category
- Turboprop
- US-registered
- 108
FAA registry models
Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.