King Air 360 vs P.180 Avanti EVO
The P.180 Avanti EVO leads, topping 5 of 7 compared metrics.
Cross-shopping the Beechcraft / Textron Aviation King Air 360 (introduced 2021) against the Piaggio Aerospace P.180 Avanti EVO (introduced 2014) is a common decision, and the two sit closer on paper than the badges suggest. Both are turboprops, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. The clearest separation between them is range, where the King Air 360 has the advantage. undefined
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King Air 360 vs P.180 Avanti EVO: the key differences
- The King Air 360 delivers 73% more range (King Air 360: 2,539 nm; P.180 Avanti EVO: 1,470 nm).
- The P.180 Avanti EVO delivers 29% more cruise speed (King Air 360: 312 kt; P.180 Avanti EVO: 402 kt).
- The King Air 360 delivers 22% more passenger capacity (King Air 360: 11 seats; P.180 Avanti EVO: 9 seats).
- The King Air 360 is the newer design (introduced 2021 versus 2014 for the P.180 Avanti EVO), a gap of 7 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The King Air 360 is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (15,000 lbs versus 12,100 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
Which mission suits which aircraft
The King Air 360 is the stronger fit for transcontinental missions — its 2,539 nm of range removes fuel stops on those legs. The P.180 Avanti EVO, at 1,470 nm, is better matched to regional and short-to-medium legs, where lower trip cost counts for more than outright reach. If most of your flying sits inside the P.180 Avanti EVO's range, the King Air 360's extra capability is range you pay to carry but rarely use.
Which should you choose?
On published specifications the King Air 360 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 360 vs P.180 Avanti EVO: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the King Air 360 or the P.180 Avanti EVO?
The King Air 360 has the longer published range — 2,539 nm versus 1,470 nm for the P.180 Avanti EVO.
Does the King Air 360 or P.180 Avanti EVO seat more passengers?
The King Air 360 carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 11 seats, compared with 9 on the P.180 Avanti EVO.
Which is faster, the King Air 360 or the P.180 Avanti EVO?
The P.180 Avanti EVO cruises faster, at 402 kt versus 312 kt for the King Air 360.
Which is newer, the King Air 360 or the P.180 Avanti EVO?
The King Air 360 is the newer design, introduced in 2021 versus 2014 for the P.180 Avanti EVO.
Is the King Air 360 or the P.180 Avanti EVO the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the King Air 360 is the larger aircraft — 15,000 lbs versus 12,100 lbs for the P.180 Avanti EVO.
Should I buy the King Air 360 or the P.180 Avanti EVO?
On published specifications the King Air 360 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 360 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.