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An-12 Cub vs G.222

An-12 Cub vs G.222 at a glance — top speed 770 vs 540 km/h, range 5,700 vs 1,371 km, max takeoff weight 61,000 vs 28,000 kg, built 1,248 vs 111 units.

Antonov An-12 Cub military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-12 CubFull specs
Aeritalia G.222 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 G.222Full specs
Specifications
An-12 Cub G.222
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Aeritalia
First flight 16 December 1957 18 July 1970
Year introduced 1959 1978
Number produced 1248 units 111 units
Average unit price $20 million --
Wing area 121.7 m² 82.0 m²
Wingspan 38.0 m 28.7 m
Height 10.5 m 9.8 m
Length 33.1 m 22.7 m
Maximum speed 770 km/h 540 km/h
Operational range 5,700 km 1,371 km
Service ceiling 10,200 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 61,000 kg 28,000 kg
Empty weight 28,000 kg 15,400 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,126 kW 2 x 2,501 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-12 Cub or G.222?
The An-12 Cub is faster with a maximum speed of 770 km/h compared to the G.222's 540 km/h, a difference of 230 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-12 Cub or G.222?
The An-12 Cub has a longer range at 5,700 km compared to the G.222's 1,371 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-12 Cub or G.222?
The An-12 Cub has a higher service ceiling at 10,200 meters (33,464 ft) compared to the G.222's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-12 Cub or G.222?
The An-12 Cub has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61,000 kg compared to the G.222's 28,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-12 Cub or G.222?
The An-12 Cub is longer at 33.1 meters compared to the G.222's 22.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-12 Cub or G.222?
The An-12 Cub entered service first in 1959, 19 years before the G.222 which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-12 Cub or G.222?
The An-12 Cub has been produced in greater numbers with 1,248 units compared to 111 units of the G.222.