Twin Turboprops
Beechcraft King Air C90gti
ICAO: BE9L
Overview
The Piaggio P180 Avanti II is an Italian-designed twin-engine turboprop known for its unique three-surface layout. Introduced in the 2000s, it offers jet-like cruise speeds with turboprop economy. The aircraft remains active in executive transport roles.
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Specifications
Units
- Engine
- 2 × Pratt & Whitney PT6A-66B
- Engine type
- Turboprop
- Power
- 2 × 850 shp · 634 kW
- Avionics
- Rockwell Collins ProLine 21 suite
- Wing tips
- No winglets
- Seats
- 9
- Crew
- —
- Cabin width
- 6 ft 1 in · 1.85 m
- Cabin height
- 5 ft 9 in · 1.75 m
- Cabin length
- 14 ft 11 in · 4.55 m
- Exterior length
- 47 ft 3 in · 14.41 m
- Tail height
- 13 ft 1 in · 3.98 m
- Fuselage diameter
- 6 ft 5 in · 1.95 m
- Wing span
- 46 ft 0 in · 14.03 m
- Baggage volume
- 44 ft³ · 1.3 m³
- Gross weight
- —
- Empty weight
- —
- Max takeoff weight
- 12,100 lb · 5,500 kg
- Max landing weight
- 11,500 lb · 5,200 kg
- Max payload
- 1,900 lb · 850 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 420 gal · 1,600 L · 1,300 kg (Jet A)
- Max cruise speed
- 402 kt · 463 mph · 745 km/h
- Maximum speed
- —
- Cruise speed
- —
- Approach speed
- 93 kt · 107 mph · 172 km/h
- Range
- 1,793 nm · 2,060 mi · 3,320 km
- Fuel burn
- 13.24 nm/gal · 6.48 km/L
- Ceiling
- 41,000 ft · 12,500 m
- Rate of climb
- 2,950 ft/min · 15 m/s
- Takeoff distance
- 2,850 ft · 870 m
- Landing distance
- 2,850 ft · 870 m
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Operational Context
Piaggio P180 Avanti II — high-speed turboprop aircraft
The Avanti first flew in 1986, with the Avanti II entering service in 2005 featuring upgraded engines and avionics. Its forward canard and rear-mounted propellers contribute to aerodynamic efficiency. The cabin offers a stand-up interior uncommon in turboprops.
Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A turboprop engines producing approximately 850 shaft horsepower each power the aircraft. Cruise speed approaches 400 knots (741 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 12,000 pounds (5,443 kg), with range near 1,500 nautical miles (2,778 km).
The Avanti II has been used by corporate operators and special mission units. Its combination of speed and fuel efficiency distinguishes it from conventional turboprops. Production continues in limited numbers.
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