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The Piaggio P180 Avanti |
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The Piaggio Avanti P180 combines the
performance of a jet and the efficiency of a turbo prop
with unmatched luxury and flair. It is a twin-engine
turboprop pusher aircraft designed, developed and
certified with a three-wing lifting surface design, and
very low drag shapes on every part of the aircraft. Even
the engine nacelles are area ruled, for low drag.
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The Avanti's engines are located
mid-fuselage, giving the aircraft a high aspect ratio
wing, Since the wings and engines are located behind the
cabin passengers are assured of a smooth and quiet ride.
The arrangement of the wing surfaces allows all three to
provide lift, as opposed to a conventional
configuration, where the horizontal stabilizer creates a
downward force to counteract the nose-down moment
generated by the center of gravity being forward of the
center of lift. The fuselage itself contributes up to
20% of the aircraft's total lift. Because of the unusual
fuselage shape, the mid cabin is considerably wider than
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Features |
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Custom model
for Flight Simulator 2004.
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Takes advantage of all animation
and texturing effects available to each version of
the simulator.
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Ultra-realistic flight modeling,
with user selectable realism.
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Full 2D panel/virtual cockpit
systems and switch integration.
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Realistic panel lighting
features.
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Full system modeling.
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Cabin pressurization.
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Load Manager for weight and balance
settings, as well as keeping track of aircraft data
and costs.
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16 additional paint schemes available
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Complete documentation and
checklists.
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Luxury
and Technology
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The Avanti represents a level of luxury and efficiency that many
business jet owners envy.
Cruising at jet speeds of 400
knots, this twin turboprop airplane travels faster than
even some jets. Certified to fly at an altitude of
41,000 feet, the P180 Avanti soars as high as commercial
aircraft, undeterred by even the most inclement weather.
The sleek design and configuration of the
wing surfaces and engines of the Avanti ensures comfortable flying.
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The
instrument panel and control systems are concisely arranged to
provide the pilot with complete information and situational
awareness.
Both
the standard cockpit and virtual cockpit are faithful
representations to their real world counterpart down to the smallest
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Specifications
| Aircraft Dimensions |
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| Wing span |
46' 48" |
| Length |
47" 3" |
| Height |
13' 1" |
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Weight and Balance |
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| Empty weight |
7,200 lb. |
| Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW) |
11,600 lb. |
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Engines |
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| Two Pratt & Whitney PT6A-66
free turbine turboprop corresponding to manufacturer
specification No. 583 |
| Horsepower |
850 @2,000 RPM ea. |
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Propeller |
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| Manufacturer |
Hartzell Propeller, Inc. |
| Hub Model Left |
HC-E5N-3A CW Rotating |
| Hub Model Right |
HC-E5N-3AL CCW Rotating |
| Number of blades |
5 |
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Altitude Limits |
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| Maximum Operating Altitude |
38,000 ft. |
| Service Ceiling |
41,000 ft. |
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Airspeed Limitations |
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| VA-Maneuvering
Speed |
199 KIAS |
| VFO-Maximum Flaps
Speed |
170 KIAS |
| VMCA-Minimum
Control Speed |
150 KIAS |
| VFE-Flaps Extend
Speed |
144 KIAS |
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Mid:
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180 KIAS |
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Full:
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175 KIAS |
| VLE-Maximum Landing Gear
Operating Speed |
185 KIAS |
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