Aircraft comparison
Piaggio P.180 Avanti II vs Pilatus PC-12 NGX
Summary
The Piaggio P.180 Avanti II and the Pilatus PC-12 NGX are two turboprops, compared here on the specifications that matter. On the numbers, the Pilatus PC-12 NGX flies farther (1,803 vs 1,500 nm); the Piaggio P.180 Avanti II is faster (402 vs 290 kt); the Piaggio P.180 Avanti II has the taller cabin (5.8 vs 4.8 ft).
| Specification | P.180 Avanti II | PC-12 NGX |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 1,500 nm (2,778 km) | 1,803 nm (3,339.2 km)✓ |
| Max cruise speed | 402 kt (744.5 km/h)✓ | 290 kt (537.1 km/h) |
| Max operating altitude | 41,000 ft (12,496.8 m)✓ | 30,000 ft (9,144 m) |
| Max takeoff weight | 12,100 lb (5,488.5 kg) | 10,450 lb (4,740 kg) |
| Typical passengers | 7 count✓ | 6 count |
| Max passengers | 9 count | 9 count |
| Cabin height | 5.8 ft (1.77 m)✓ | 4.8 ft (1.46 m) |
| Cabin width | 6.1 ft (1.86 m)✓ | 5 ft (1.52 m) |
| Baggage volume | 44 cuft (1.25 m3)✓ | 40 cuft (1.13 m3) |
| Powerplant | Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-66B | Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6E-67XP |
| Engines | 2 count | 1 count |
| Power per engine | 850 shp | 1,200 shp |
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