A321 vs G.222
The A321 and the G.222 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Alenia Aeronautica respectively. Top speed is 871 km/h for the A321 vs 540 km/h for the G.222. The A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 1,371 km for the G.222. The A321 operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 7,620 m for the G.222. At 78,000 kg MTOW, the A321 is 2.8x the G.222's 28,000 kg. The A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 111 for the G.222. The G.222 first flew 17 years before the A321 (1970 vs 1987).
| European narrow-body commercial passenger jet, recognized for global use since 1990s, employed extensively by major airlines. | |
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| Origin country | 🇪🇺 Europe |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 27 February 1987 |
| Year introduced | 1994 |
| Number produced | 2917 units |
| Average unit price | $120 million |
| Italian tactical military transporter, produced during the Cold War, notably employed by NATO and UN peacekeeping missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Alenia Aeronautica |
| First flight | 18 July 1970 |
| Year introduced | 1978 |
| Number produced | 111 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wing area | 122.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 34.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 11.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 37.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 871 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 5,930 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 78,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 42,600 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 11,340 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 82.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 28.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 9.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 22.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 540 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,371 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 28,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 15,400 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,501 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A321 or G.222?
The A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the G.222's 540 km/h, a difference of 331 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A321 or G.222?
The A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the G.222's 1,371 km.
Which can fly higher, the A321 or G.222?
The A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the G.222's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the A321 or G.222?
The A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the G.222's 28,000 kg.
Which is larger, the A321 or G.222?
The A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the G.222's 22.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the A321 or G.222?
The G.222 entered service first in 1978, 16 years before the A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A321 or G.222?
The A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 111 units of the G.222.