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Airbus A321 vs G.222

Airbus A321 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A321
Aeritalia G.222 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 G.222
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Specifications
Airbus A321 G.222
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Aeritalia
First flight 27 February 1987 18 July 1970
Year introduced 1994 1978
Number produced 2917 units 111 units
Average unit price $120 million --
Wing area 122.6 m² 82.0 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 28.7 m
Height 11.8 m 9.8 m
Length 37.6 m 22.7 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 540 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 1,371 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg 28,000 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg 15,400 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,340 kgf 2 x 2,501 kW
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Overview

The Airbus A321 and the G.222 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Aeritalia respectively.

Top speed is 871 km/h for the Airbus A321 vs 540 km/h for the G.222. The Airbus A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 1,371 km for the G.222. The Airbus A321 operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 7,620 m for the G.222. At 78,000 kg MTOW, the Airbus A321 is 2.8:1 the G.222's 28,000 kg.

The Airbus A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 111 for the G.222. The G.222 first flew 17 years before the Airbus A321 (1970 vs 1987).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A321 or G.222?
The Airbus 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 Airbus A321 or G.222?
The Airbus A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the G.222's 1,371 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A321 or G.222?
The Airbus 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 Airbus A321 or G.222?
The Airbus A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the G.222's 28,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A321 or G.222?
The Airbus A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the G.222's 22.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A321 or G.222?
The G.222 entered service first in 1978, 16 years before the Airbus A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A321 or G.222?
The Airbus A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 111 units of the G.222.