Piaggio Aerospace Piaggio P.180 Avanti

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A sleek black Piaggio P.180 Avanti climbing out, showcasing its distinctive pusher-propeller and canard configuration.

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Aircraft

Piaggio P.180 Avanti P180

Black and gold private livery

N480EV

Registration

Manufacturer

Piaggio Aerospace

Achievements

Turboprop Tracker, Private Jet Pro, Rare Bird, Prop to Jet

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 70.0

Jet in profile looks sharp but dark; underexposed sky and muted colors lessen impact. Registration visible is a plus!

Location

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Scottsdale Airport · SCF/KSDL

33.6200, -111.9110

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Scottsdale Airport SCF

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Aviation History

The Piaggio P.180 Avanti is renowned for its distinctive design and is considered the fastest turboprop business aircraft in production.

Fleet Rarity

One of fewer than 250 ever built, making it a relatively rare business turboprop.

Record Flights

Commonly used for executive transport and medevac missions; not noted for record flights but famous for its blend of speed and efficiency.

Safety & Events

Generally has a strong safety record; notable for its unique canard and pusher configuration.

Future Outlook

Still operational; production has seen multiple pauses but as of 2024 some manufacturing continues.

Specifications

2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-66B turboprops (pusher configuration)

Engine

14.03 m

Wingspan

14.41 m

Length

2,795 km

Range

735 km/h

Speed

7-9 passengers

Capacity

5,489 kg

MTOW

3.98 m

Height

Each engine: 850 shp (shaft horsepower)

Thrust

66.2 dB (ICAO Chapter 4 compliant at takeoff)

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