Compare Cessna Skyhawk vs Piaggio Avanti EVO
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| Manufacturer | Cessna | Piaggio |
| Aircraft Type | 172 Skyhawk | Avanti EVO |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $415,000 | $ 7,695,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 118 | - |
| DOC / nm | $ 0.95 | - |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.24 | - |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 124 | 400 |
| Max Range (nm) | 640 | 1530 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | - | 3775 |
| Total Seats | 4 | 8 |
| Cockpit | - | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | - | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | - | 7 |
| Min Crew | - | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | ||
| MRAMP (lbs) | - | 12150 |
| MTOW (lbs) | 2550 | 12100 |
| MLW (lbs) | 2550 | 11500 |
| MZFW (lbs) | - | 9800 |
| BOW (lbs) | - | 8375 |
| BEW (lbs) | - | 8325 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | - | 3775 |
| Max Payload (lbs) | - | 1425 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 318 | 2802 |
| Payload Max Fuel (lbs) | - | 973 |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 120 | 350 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wingspan (ft) | 36.1 | 47.1 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9 | 13.1 |
| Length (ft) | 27.2 | 47.3 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4 | 5.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.4 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | - | 3.5 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 11.9 | 14.9 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 30 | 35.2 |
| Engine | ||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna | Piaggio |
| Model | IO-360-L2A | PT6A–66B |
| Horsepower | 200 | 850 |
| Flat Rating | - | ISA + 28 |
| FADEC | No | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | 2000 | 3600 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | - |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | - |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | - |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 42 | - |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | - | 100 |
| Avionics | ||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G1000 NXi | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR |
| Autopilot | Garmin GFC 700 | - |
| PFD | 1 | - |
| MFD | 1 | - |
| Transponder | 1 | - |
| VHF Com | 1 | - |
| VHF NAV | 1 | - |
| Cabin | ||
| Total Seats | 4 | 8 |
| Cockpit | - | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | - | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | - | 7 |
| Min Crew | - | 1 |
| Lavatory | - | No |
| Galley / Refreshment | - | No |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | - | 6600 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | - | 24000 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | - | 9 |
| Other | ||
| Prop Manufacturer | McCauley | Hartzell |
| Prop Description | 2-Blade Metal Fixed | Scimitar |
| Gear Type | Float | Retractable |
| Float Type | Amphib | - |
| Performance | ||
| Max Cruise Speed (Mach) | - | 0.7 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 124 | 400 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | - | 318 |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | 48 | - |
| Max Range (nm) | 640 | 1530 |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | 1630 | 3262 |
| Take-Off (5000 / ISA + 10) | - | 4700 |
| Landing Roll (ft) | 1335 | - |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | 3282 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 730 | 2770 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 14000 | 41000 |