Piaggio Aero P-166 DP1

The utility aircraft built for maritime patrol and regional transport.

Overview

Piaggio Aero Italy ICAO: P66P 1957–Present $5 million

The Piaggio P-166 DP1 is a twin-engine utility aircraft developed for regional transport and patrol missions. Featuring a distinctive high wing and pusher-prop configuration, it offers good visibility and short-field performance. The aircraft has served in both civil and government roles.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
2 × Pratt & Whitney PT6A-121 turboprops
Engine type
Turboprop
Power
2 × 615 shp · 459 kW
Avionics
—
Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
3
Crew
—
Cabin width
5 ft 1 in  ·  1.56 m
Cabin height
5 ft 7 in  ·  1.70 m
Cabin length
9 ft 10 in  ·  3.00 m
Exterior length
39 ft 0 in  ·  11.88 m
Tail height
16 ft 5 in  ·  5.00 m
Fuselage diameter
5 ft 11 in  ·  1.80 m
Wing span
48 ft 2 in  ·  14.69 m
Baggage volume
—
Gross weight
—
Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
9,500 lb  ·  4,300 kg
Max landing weight
—
Max payload
2,350 lb  ·  1,050 kg
Fuel capacity
310 gal · 1,200 L · 900 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
220 kt  ·  253 mph  ·  407 km/h
Maximum speed
—
Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
—
Range
1,100 nm  ·  1,270 mi  ·  2,040 km
Fuel burn
5.83 nm/gal  ·  2.85 km/L
Ceiling
28,000 ft  ·  8,500 m
Rate of climb
2,200 ft/min  ·  11 m/s
Takeoff distance
1,560 ft  ·  480 m
Landing distance
2,150 ft  ·  660 m
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Piaggio P.166

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Operational Context

Piaggio Aero P-166 DP1 — twin-engine utility and patrol aircraft

The P-166 series first flew in the 1950s as a light transport aircraft. The DP1 variant incorporated refinements for patrol and special mission operations. Its configuration provided stable low-speed handling and good external visibility for surveillance tasks.

Powered by two turboprop engines producing approximately 700 shaft horsepower each, the DP1 cruises at around 200 knots (370 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight is roughly 8,800 pounds (4,000 kg). The aircraft accommodates several passengers or mission equipment depending on configuration.

The P-166 has been used for maritime patrol, search and rescue, and executive transport. Its versatility contributed to decades of service. The aircraft remains a recognizable Italian utility design.