Piaggio Avanti P180 II Turboprop: 402-Knot Cruise Speed, 1,410 nm Range, $7.2 Million List Price
Why It MattersThe type pairs near-jet cruise speed with turboprop operating economics and short-runway access, keeping it a distinct option in the light-cabin segment between light jets and conventional turboprops.
The Piaggio Avanti P180 II is a twin-engine turboprop built by Italian manufacturer Piaggio Aerospace, developed as an upgrade of the original Avanti with updated avionics, improved performance and greater efficiency. It is powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-66B turboprop engines and has a maximum cruise speed of 402 knots (462 mph) and a range of up to 1,410 nautical miles. Listed exterior dimensions are a height of 13 ft 1 in, a wingspan of 46 ft 1 in and a length of 47 ft 4 in.
The aircraft uses a distinctive layout with a forward canard wing, rear-mounted engines driving pusher propellers, and a T-tail, intended to reduce drag and improve stability. The rear-mounted engines and soundproofing are said to make the cabin quiet. The flight deck uses the Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics suite for flight management and navigation, and the aircraft can operate from shorter runways, giving access to smaller airports.
As of Q2 2024, the list price of the Avanti P180 II is $7,200,000. An operating cost report for the type, prepared by AviaCost, is offered for $95.00 as a one-time PDF purchase, covering annual fixed and variable costs, hourly cost, trip cost breakdowns and depreciation analysis. The page notes that its content may be outdated or inaccurate and is not for flight planning or operations, and that official FAA or manufacturer sources should be used.
