Fatti
the Piaggio P180 'Avanti' is the only modern executive
aircraft designed, manufactured and certified with
the exotic three-lifting surfaces configuration.
The develpment activity began in 1980 at Rinaldo
Piaggio Industries in Finale Ligure, Italy, after
many year of computer and wind gallery tests.
The maiden flight was on 20 august, 1986, FAA certificate was issued on 7 may, 1990.
The PiaggioP-180 is the fastest turboprop airtcraft, FAR23 certified, on production today.
Specifications
| Base Price , $1996 | 4.500.000 |
| Seati | from 6 to 9 + 2 Pilots |
| Wing span | 46' (14.05 m) |
| Total Length | 47' 3.5" (14.41 m) |
| Height at wingplane | 12' 11" (3.94 m) |
| Cabin width | 6' (1,83 m) |
| Cabin Height | 5' 9" (1,75 m) |
| Cabina Length | 14' 7.5" (4.45 m) |
| Surface | 24,22 sq ft (2.25 m) |
| Winh Surface | 172.2 sq ft (16 m) |
| Fuel Capacity | 396 gals (1500 l ) |
| Engines and Power | 2 P&W PT6A turbofans 1485 shp each |
| Takeoff max weight | 11.550 lbs (5239 Kg) |
| Range | 1400 NM (2594 Km) |
| Max Speed | 400 kns (741 Km/h) |
| Cruis height | 41.000 feet (12.500 m) |
| Takeoff run length | 2941 feet (900 m) |
For more infos: www.piaggioaero.it and www.PiaggioAmerica.com
Three
Lifting Surface Configuration (3LSC)
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