King Air 250 vs P.180 Avanti EVO
The P.180 Avanti EVO leads, topping 5 of 7 compared metrics.
Put the Beechcraft / Textron Aviation King Air 250 (introduced 2011) beside the Piaggio Aerospace P.180 Avanti EVO (introduced 2014) and the trade-offs sharpen fast. Both are turboprops, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. The clearest separation between them is range, where the King Air 250 has the advantage. undefined
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King Air 250 vs P.180 Avanti EVO: the key differences
- The King Air 250 delivers 17% more range (King Air 250: 1,720 nm; P.180 Avanti EVO: 1,470 nm).
- The P.180 Avanti EVO delivers 30% more cruise speed (King Air 250: 310 kt; P.180 Avanti EVO: 402 kt).
- The King Air 250 and P.180 Avanti EVO are evenly matched on passenger capacity, both at 9 seats.
- The P.180 Avanti EVO is the newer design (introduced 2014 versus 2011 for the King Air 250), a gap of 3 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The King Air 250 is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (12,500 lbs versus 12,100 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
Which mission suits which aircraft
Both aircraft are built for regional and short-to-medium legs, so outright range rarely separates them — the call leans on cabin (the King Air 250 seats more), trip economics and what is actually available on the market. Match the airframe to how you fly most weeks, not to the headline range figure.
Which should you choose?
On published specifications the King Air 250 leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The P.180 Avanti EVO can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
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King Air 250 vs P.180 Avanti EVO: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the King Air 250 or the P.180 Avanti EVO?
The King Air 250 has the longer published range — 1,720 nm versus 1,470 nm for the P.180 Avanti EVO.
Which is faster, the King Air 250 or the P.180 Avanti EVO?
The P.180 Avanti EVO cruises faster, at 402 kt versus 310 kt for the King Air 250.
Which is newer, the King Air 250 or the P.180 Avanti EVO?
The P.180 Avanti EVO is the newer design, introduced in 2014 versus 2011 for the King Air 250.
Is the King Air 250 or the P.180 Avanti EVO the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the King Air 250 is the larger aircraft — 12,500 lbs versus 12,100 lbs for the P.180 Avanti EVO.
Should I buy the King Air 250 or the P.180 Avanti EVO?
On published specifications the King Air 250 leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The P.180 Avanti EVO can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
Still weighing up the King Air 250 vs P.180 Avanti EVO?
Specs only take you so far. Our advisors give an independent recommendation based on your mission, budget and how you actually fly — and represent your side through to purchase.