Piaggio P-180 Avanti: Meaning (information, definition, explanation, facts)

The Piaggio P.180 Avanti is twin engine passenger airplane made by Piaggio Aero. Capable of seating up to 9 passengers and 1-2 aircrew the Avanti features a pusher turboprop (rear facing propellers) configuration on a high aspect ratio wing. The plane was developed in the 1980s with its first flight in 1986 and certification in 1990.

• Max speed - 395 knots (732 km/h)
• Max cruising speed - 348 knots (644 km/h)
• Service ceiling - 41,000ft
• Empty equipped weight - 7,500lb (3400 kg)
• Max takeoff weight - 11,600 lb (5,262 kg)
• Range with one pilot, six passengers and IFR reserves 1400nm (2595 km)
• Engines -Two Pratt & Whitney PT6A-66 turboprops