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The '''[[Piaggio Aero|Piaggio]] P.180 Avanti''' is a twin-engine [[:Category:Business aircraft|business aircraft]] produced by [[Piaggio Aero]]. It seats up to nine passengers in a generous [[cabin pressurization|pressurized cabin]], and may be flown by one or two [[aviator|pilots]].  
 
The '''[[Piaggio Aero|Piaggio]] P.180 Avanti''' is a twin-engine [[:Category:Business aircraft|business aircraft]] produced by [[Piaggio Aero]]. It seats up to nine passengers in a generous [[cabin pressurization|pressurized cabin]], and may be flown by one or two [[aviator|pilots]].  
  
 
==Configuration==
 
==Configuration==
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The Avanti has [[turboprop]] engines in a [[pusher configuration]], placed on a mid-[[fuselage]], [[Aspect ratio (wing)|high aspect ratio]] [[wing]]. The wing is located very far aft, behind the cabin, and the highly unconventional design also features a [[T-tail]] and a fixed foreplane (not technically a [[canard]], as it is not used to control the [[pitch (flight)|pitch]] of the aircraft). This arrangement allows all three wing surfaces to provide lift in the upwards direction, as opposed to a conventional configuration, where the [[horizontal stabilizer]] creates a downward force, requiring the main wing to produce more lift to balance this force, and thus increasing [[induced drag]]. The Avanti's aerodynamics and turboprop engines result in an extremely efficient aircraft.  
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The Avanti has [[turboprop]] engines in a [[pusher configuration]], placed on a mid-[[fuselage]], [[Aspect ratio (wing)|high aspect ratio]] [[wing]]. The wing is located very far aft, behind the cabin, and the highly unconventional design also features a [[T-tail]] and a fixed [[canard]] foreplane. This arrangement allows all three wing surfaces to provide lift in the upwards direction, as opposed to a conventional configuration, where the [[horizontal stabilizer]] creates a downward force, requiring the main wing to produce more lift to balance this force, and thus increasing [[induced drag]]. The Avanti's aerodynamics and turboprop engines result in an extremely efficient aircraft.  
  
 
Distinctive design features include a non-constant cross section cabin, the shape of which is a figure of revolution based on a [[NACA airfoil]] section. The mid cabin is therefore considerably wider than the cockpit, and the entire cabin sits ahead of the main wing spar. The wing and canard airfoils are custom sections designed by Dr. Jerry Gregorek of Ohio State University to achieve 50% [[laminar flow]] at cruise.
 
Distinctive design features include a non-constant cross section cabin, the shape of which is a figure of revolution based on a [[NACA airfoil]] section. The mid cabin is therefore considerably wider than the cockpit, and the entire cabin sits ahead of the main wing spar. The wing and canard airfoils are custom sections designed by Dr. Jerry Gregorek of Ohio State University to achieve 50% [[laminar flow]] at cruise.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
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[[Image:Avanti-cockpit.jpg|thumb|right|Cockpit and instrument panel aboard a P.180 Avanti.]]
 
The P.180 was wind tunnel tested in Italy and the U.S. in 1980 and 1981. A collaboration with Learjet to develop the aircraft was begun in 1982, ending in 1986, when the prototype first flew. U.S. certification was obtained in 1990. The first 12 fuselages were built in [[Wichita, Kansas|Wichita]], with H & H Parts and Plessey Midwest, then flown to Italy for assembly. Avanti Aviation Wichita ran out of money in 1994; the project languished until a group of investors led by Piero Ferrari became involved in [[1998]]. The 100th aircraft was delivered in October 2005.
 
The P.180 was wind tunnel tested in Italy and the U.S. in 1980 and 1981. A collaboration with Learjet to develop the aircraft was begun in 1982, ending in 1986, when the prototype first flew. U.S. certification was obtained in 1990. The first 12 fuselages were built in [[Wichita, Kansas|Wichita]], with H & H Parts and Plessey Midwest, then flown to Italy for assembly. Avanti Aviation Wichita ran out of money in 1994; the project languished until a group of investors led by Piero Ferrari became involved in [[1998]]. The 100th aircraft was delivered in October 2005.
  
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The P.180 makes a distinctive [[square wave]] noise when passing overhead, similar to the [[Beech Starship]], due to wing wake and engine exhaust effects on the propeller. It is comparatively noisy compared to most turboprop aircraft.
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The P.180 makes a distinctive [[square wave]] noise when passing overhead, similar to the [[Beech Starship]], due to wing wake and engine exhaust effects on the propeller. It is relatively noisy compared to most turboprop aircraft.
  
 
A new ''Avanti II'' obtained European and US certification in November 2005. Six months later, seventy planes were already ordered (36 by [[Avantair]]).
 
A new ''Avanti II'' obtained European and US certification in November 2005. Six months later, seventy planes were already ordered (36 by [[Avantair]]).
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==Trivia==
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The P.180 appears in [[Michael Mann (film director)|Michael Mann]]'s [[Miami Vice]] (2006) as one of the business planes used by one of the characters. The two main characters fly an [[Adam A500]], making the film a showcase of unconventional airplane design.
  
 
==Specifications (P.180)==
 
==Specifications (P.180)==
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|Useful load alt || 4,105 lb
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|Max takeoff weight main || 5,262 kg
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|Max takeoff weight alt || 11,601 lb
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|Engine (prop) || [[Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A|Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-66]]
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|Type of prop || [[turboprop]]s
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|Power main || 634 kW
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|Power alt ||850 shp
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|Max speed main || 737 km/h
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|Max speed alt || 398 kt
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|Cruise speed main || 644 km/h
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|Cruise speed alt || 348 kt
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|Range main || 2,595 km
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|Range alt || 1,400 nm
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|Range more || with one pilot, six passengers and IFR reserves
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|Ceiling main || 12,500 m
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|Ceiling alt || 41,000 ft
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|Climb rate main || 14.98 m/s
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|Climb rate alt || 2,950 ft/min
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|Loading main ||  327.4 kg/m²
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|Loading alt ||  67.07 lb/ft²
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|Power/mass main || 4.13 kg/kW
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|Power/mass alt || 6.79 lb/hp
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==External links==
 
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* [http://www.airliners.net/search/photo.search?aircraft_genericsearch=Piaggio%20P-180%20Avanti&distinct_entry=true Airliners.net Photos]
 
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* [http://www.piaggioaero.com/ Piaggio Aero Industries]
 
  
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[[Piaggio P.148|P.148]] -
 
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[[Piaggio P.149|P.149]] -
 
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[[Piaggio P.166|P.166]] -
 
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'''P.180'''
 
  
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* [http://www.piaggioaero.com/ Piaggio Aero Industries]
  
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[[Category:Italian business aircraft 1980-1989]]
 
[[Category:Italian business aircraft 1980-1989]]
 
[[Category:Italian civil utility aircraft 1980-1989]]
 
[[Category:Italian civil utility aircraft 1980-1989]]
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[[Category:Pusher aircraft]]
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[[Category:Canard aircraft]]

Latest revision as of 10:07, 8 October 2009

File:P180.jpg
A Piaggio P.180 in flight, illustrating the twin pusher propeller and forward plane design.


The Piaggio P.180 Avanti is a twin-engine business aircraft produced by Piaggio Aero. It seats up to nine passengers in a generous pressurized cabin, and may be flown by one or two pilots.

Configuration

The Avanti has turboprop engines in a pusher configuration, placed on a mid-fuselage, high aspect ratio wing. The wing is located very far aft, behind the cabin, and the highly unconventional design also features a T-tail and a fixed canard foreplane. This arrangement allows all three wing surfaces to provide lift in the upwards direction, as opposed to a conventional configuration, where the horizontal stabilizer creates a downward force, requiring the main wing to produce more lift to balance this force, and thus increasing induced drag. The Avanti's aerodynamics and turboprop engines result in an extremely efficient aircraft.

Distinctive design features include a non-constant cross section cabin, the shape of which is a figure of revolution based on a NACA airfoil section. The mid cabin is therefore considerably wider than the cockpit, and the entire cabin sits ahead of the main wing spar. The wing and canard airfoils are custom sections designed by Dr. Jerry Gregorek of Ohio State University to achieve 50% laminar flow at cruise.

History

File:Avanti-cockpit.jpg
Cockpit and instrument panel aboard a P.180 Avanti.

The P.180 was wind tunnel tested in Italy and the U.S. in 1980 and 1981. A collaboration with Learjet to develop the aircraft was begun in 1982, ending in 1986, when the prototype first flew. U.S. certification was obtained in 1990. The first 12 fuselages were built in Wichita, with H & H Parts and Plessey Midwest, then flown to Italy for assembly. Avanti Aviation Wichita ran out of money in 1994; the project languished until a group of investors led by Piero Ferrari became involved in 1998. The 100th aircraft was delivered in October 2005.

The P.180 makes a distinctive square wave noise when passing overhead, similar to the Beech Starship, due to wing wake and engine exhaust effects on the propeller. It is relatively noisy compared to most turboprop aircraft.

A new Avanti II obtained European and US certification in November 2005. Six months later, seventy planes were already ordered (36 by Avantair).

Trivia

The P.180 appears in Michael Mann's Miami Vice (2006) as one of the business planes used by one of the characters. The two main characters fly an Adam A500, making the film a showcase of unconventional airplane design.

Specifications (P.180)

Avanti parked on tarmac.
Manufacturer: Piaggio
Crew one or two pilots
Capacity up to nine passenger
Cabin dimensions 1.75 m (5 ft 6 in) high, 1.85 m (5 ft 10 in) wide, 4.45 m (14 ft 6 in) long
Payload main 907 kg
Payload alt 2,000 lb
Length main 14.40 m
Length alt 47 ft 2 in
Span main 14.03 m
Span alt 46 ft
Height main 13 ft 1 in
Height alt 3.98 m
Area main 16 m²
Area alt 172.2 ft²
Empty weight main 3,400 kg
Empty weight alt 7,500 lb
Loaded weight main
Loaded weight alt
Useful load main 1,862 kg
Useful load alt 4,105 lb
Max takeoff weight main 5,262 kg
Max takeoff weight alt 11,601 lb
Engine (prop) Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-66
Type of prop turboprops
Number of props 2
Power main 634 kW
Power alt 850 shp
Max speed main 737 km/h
Max speed alt 398 kt
Cruise speed main 644 km/h
Cruise speed alt 348 kt
Range main 2,595 km
Range alt 1,400 nm
Range more with one pilot, six passengers and IFR reserves
Ceiling main 12,500 m
Ceiling alt 41,000 ft
Climb rate main 14.98 m/s
Climb rate alt 2,950 ft/min
Loading main 327.4 kg/m²
Loading alt 67.07 lb/ft²
Power/mass main 4.13 kg/kW
Power/mass alt 6.79 lb/hp




















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