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An-26 Curl vs G.222

Antonov An-26 Curl military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-26 Curl
Aeritalia G.222 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 G.222
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Specifications
An-26 Curl G.222
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Aeritalia
First flight 21 May 1969 18 July 1970
Year introduced 1969 1978
Number produced 1403 units 111 units
Average unit price $22 million --
Wing area 75.0 m² 82.0 m²
Wingspan 29.3 m 28.7 m
Height 8.6 m 9.8 m
Length 23.8 m 22.7 m
Maximum speed 540 km/h 540 km/h
Operational range 2,500 km 1,371 km
Service ceiling 7,500 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,000 kg 28,000 kg
Empty weight 15,020 kg 15,400 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,103 kW 2 x 2,501 kW
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Overview

The An-26 Curl and the G.222 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Aeritalia respectively.

Top speed is 540 km/h for the An-26 Curl vs 540 km/h for the G.222. The An-26 Curl has an operational range of 2,500 km vs 1,371 km for the G.222. The G.222 operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 7,500 m for the An-26 Curl.

The An-26 Curl has been produced in 1,403 units vs 111 for the G.222. The An-26 Curl first flew 1 years before the G.222 (1969 vs 1970).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-26 Curl or G.222?
The G.222 is faster with a maximum speed of 540 km/h compared to the An-26 Curl's 540 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-26 Curl or G.222?
The An-26 Curl has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the G.222's 1,371 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-26 Curl or G.222?
The G.222 has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the An-26 Curl's 7,500 meters (24,606 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-26 Curl or G.222?
The G.222 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,000 kg compared to the An-26 Curl's 24,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-26 Curl or G.222?
The An-26 Curl is longer at 23.8 meters compared to the G.222's 22.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-26 Curl or G.222?
The An-26 Curl entered service first in 1969, 9 years before the G.222 which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-26 Curl or G.222?
The An-26 Curl has been produced in greater numbers with 1,403 units compared to 111 units of the G.222.