P.180 Avanti EVO vs PC-12 NGX
The P.180 Avanti EVO leads, topping 5 of 7 compared metrics.
Put the Piaggio Aerospace P.180 Avanti EVO (introduced 2014) beside the Pilatus Aircraft PC-12 NGX (introduced 2021) 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 PC-12 NGX has the advantage. We line the numbers up below, then translate them into the mission each aircraft actually wins.
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P.180 Avanti EVO vs PC-12 NGX: the key differences
- The PC-12 NGX delivers 23% more range (P.180 Avanti EVO: 1,470 nm; PC-12 NGX: 1,803 nm).
- The P.180 Avanti EVO delivers 39% more cruise speed (P.180 Avanti EVO: 402 kt; PC-12 NGX: 290 kt).
- The PC-12 NGX delivers 22% more passenger capacity (P.180 Avanti EVO: 9 seats; PC-12 NGX: 11 seats).
- The PC-12 NGX 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 P.180 Avanti EVO is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (12,100 lbs versus 10,450 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
- The two differ in powerplant layout: the P.180 Avanti EVO runs 2 engines against 1 on the PC-12 NGX — 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 PC-12 NGX 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 PC-12 NGX 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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P.180 Avanti EVO vs PC-12 NGX: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the P.180 Avanti EVO or the PC-12 NGX?
The PC-12 NGX has the longer published range — 1,803 nm versus 1,470 nm for the P.180 Avanti EVO.
Does the P.180 Avanti EVO or PC-12 NGX seat more passengers?
The PC-12 NGX carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 11 seats, compared with 9 on the P.180 Avanti EVO.
Which is faster, the P.180 Avanti EVO or the PC-12 NGX?
The P.180 Avanti EVO cruises faster, at 402 kt versus 290 kt for the PC-12 NGX.
Which is newer, the P.180 Avanti EVO or the PC-12 NGX?
The PC-12 NGX is the newer design, introduced in 2021 versus 2014 for the P.180 Avanti EVO.
Is the P.180 Avanti EVO or the PC-12 NGX the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the P.180 Avanti EVO is the larger aircraft — 12,100 lbs versus 10,450 lbs for the PC-12 NGX.
Should I buy the P.180 Avanti EVO or the PC-12 NGX?
On published specifications the PC-12 NGX 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 P.180 Avanti EVO vs PC-12 NGX?
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.