Turboprop Private Charter Aircraft: Piaggio Avanti
The Piaggio P180 Avanti is an unusual type of pressurised, twin turboprop aircraft. It is
unusual because of its radical design – a particular feature of which being the ‘pusher’ engines,
which face backwards.
These machines are extremely popular for private charter as they combine the cost benefits of a
turboprop with speeds approaching those of many light jets. The Avanti also boasts the largest
cabin in its class.
| Crew |
1 or 2 pilots |
| Passenger capacity |
6 to 9 |
| Engines |
2 turboprop engines |
| Maximum speed |
458 mph |
| Range |
1,610 miles approximately |
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