Piaggio P.180 Avanti
Piaggio · P180
Piaggio Avanti, unmistakable with its forward canard and pusher propellers. Fastest turboprop in production.
Small-category turboprop with 2 engines that cruises at Mach 0.65. Is vulnerable to wake turbulence from heavier types.
2x TurbopropSmallRECAT FFL410 ceilingILS capable

Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2 x Turboprop |
| Weight class | Small (S) |
| RECAT-EU category | F (Light) |
| Service ceiling | 41,000 ft (FL410) |
| Max climb rate | 3,000 fpm |
| Max descent rate | 1,500 fpm |
Speed envelope
Speeds are approximate true airspeed (TAS). At cruise altitude, the Mach number is the governing limit where shown.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum speed | 105 kts |
| Landing speed | 120 kts |
| Cruise speed | M0.65 (~300 kts TAS) |
| Maximum speed | ~320 kts TAS |
Runway requirements
Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Takeoff field length | 5,468 ft / 0.90 nm / 1,667 m |
| Landing field length | 5,468 ft / 0.90 nm / 1,667 m |
Equipment
| Capability | Status |
|---|---|
| ILS approaches | Yes |
| Fix navigation | Yes |
| SRS category | 2 |
| LAHSO category | 1 |
Where you'll see it
The Piaggio P.180 Avanti is a business turboprop that operates worldwide. You'll see corporate traffic like this in most center and approach airspaces, often requesting direct routing and higher altitudes.