Aircraft comparison
Beechcraft King Air 260 vs Piaggio P.180 Avanti EVO
Summary
The Beechcraft King Air 260 and the Piaggio P.180 Avanti EVO are two turboprops, compared here on the specifications that matter. On the numbers, the Piaggio P.180 Avanti EVO is faster (402 vs 310 kt); the Piaggio P.180 Avanti EVO has the taller cabin (5.8 vs 4.8 ft).
| Specification | King Air 260 | P.180 Avanti EVO |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 1,720 nm (3,185.4 km) | 1,720 nm (3,185.4 km) |
| Max cruise speed | 310 kt (574.1 km/h) | 402 kt (744.5 km/h)✓ |
| Max operating altitude | 35,000 ft (10,668 m) | 41,000 ft (12,496.8 m)✓ |
| Max takeoff weight | 12,590 lb (5,710.7 kg) | 12,100 lb (5,488.5 kg) |
| Typical passengers | 7 count | 7 count |
| Max passengers | 9 count | 9 count |
| Cabin height | 4.8 ft (1.45 m) | 5.8 ft (1.77 m)✓ |
| Cabin width | 4.5 ft (1.37 m) | 6.1 ft (1.86 m)✓ |
| Baggage volume | 55 cuft (1.56 m3)✓ | 44 cuft (1.25 m3) |
| Powerplant | Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-52 | Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-66B |
| Engines | 2 count | 2 count |
| Power per engine | 850 shp | 850 shp |
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