An-2 Colt vs G.222
The An-2 Colt and the G.222 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Alenia Aeronautica respectively. The G.222 reaches 540 km/h — 2.1x the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 1,371 km for the G.222. The G.222 operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. At 28,000 kg MTOW, the G.222 is 5.1x the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg. The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 111 for the G.222. The An-2 Colt first flew 23 years before the G.222 (1947 vs 1970).
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Antonov |
| First flight | 31 August 1947 |
| Year introduced | 1947 |
| Number produced | 18000 units |
| Average unit price | $0.1 million |
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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 | 71.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 18.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 258 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 845 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,440 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,300 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 750 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 82.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 28.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 9.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 22.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 540 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,371 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 28,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 15,400 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,501 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or G.222?
The G.222 is faster with a maximum speed of 540 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 282 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or G.222?
The G.222 has a longer range at 1,371 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or G.222?
The G.222 has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or G.222?
The G.222 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,000 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or G.222?
The G.222 is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or G.222?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 31 years before the G.222 which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or G.222?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 111 units of the G.222.