TBM 850 vs P.180 Avanti EVO
The P.180 Avanti EVO leads, topping 6 of 7 compared metrics.
Put the Daher (TBM) TBM 850 (introduced 2006) 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 cabin capacity, where the P.180 Avanti EVO carries more passengers. undefined
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TBM 850 vs P.180 Avanti EVO: the key differences
- The TBM 850 delivers 13% more range (TBM 850: 1,665 nm; P.180 Avanti EVO: 1,470 nm).
- The P.180 Avanti EVO delivers 26% more cruise speed (TBM 850: 320 kt; P.180 Avanti EVO: 402 kt).
- The P.180 Avanti EVO delivers 50% more passenger capacity (TBM 850: 6 seats; P.180 Avanti EVO: 9 seats).
- The P.180 Avanti EVO is the newer design (introduced 2014 versus 2006 for the TBM 850), a gap of 8 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The P.180 Avanti EVO is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (12,100 lbs versus 7,394 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
- The two differ in powerplant layout: the TBM 850 runs 1 engine against 2 on the P.180 Avanti EVO — a factor in redundancy, maintenance scope and operating cost.
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 P.180 Avanti EVO 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?
Choose the TBM 850 when nonstop range is the deciding factor, and the P.180 Avanti EVO when cabin capacity and payload matter more; the P.180 Avanti EVO holds the cruise-speed edge. The right answer ultimately depends on acquisition cost, maintenance-program status, and what is actually available on the market — talk to our acquisition advisory team to pressure-test the choice against your missions and budget.
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TBM 850 vs P.180 Avanti EVO: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the TBM 850 or the P.180 Avanti EVO?
The TBM 850 has the longer published range — 1,665 nm versus 1,470 nm for the P.180 Avanti EVO.
Does the TBM 850 or P.180 Avanti EVO seat more passengers?
The P.180 Avanti EVO carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 9 seats, compared with 6 on the TBM 850.
Which is faster, the TBM 850 or the P.180 Avanti EVO?
The P.180 Avanti EVO cruises faster, at 402 kt versus 320 kt for the TBM 850.
Which is newer, the TBM 850 or the P.180 Avanti EVO?
The P.180 Avanti EVO is the newer design, introduced in 2014 versus 2006 for the TBM 850.
Is the TBM 850 or the P.180 Avanti EVO the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the P.180 Avanti EVO is the larger aircraft — 12,100 lbs versus 7,394 lbs for the TBM 850.
Should I buy the TBM 850 or the P.180 Avanti EVO?
Choose the TBM 850 when nonstop range is the deciding factor, and the P.180 Avanti EVO when cabin capacity and payload matter more; the P.180 Avanti EVO holds the cruise-speed edge. The right answer ultimately depends on acquisition cost, maintenance-program status, and what is actually available on the market — talk to our acquisition advisory team to pressure-test the choice against your missions and budget.
Still weighing up the TBM 850 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.