An-72/74 Coaler vs G.222
| Ukrainian transport jet, recognized for Cold War era service, notably deployed for freight, troop transport, and Antarctic operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Antonov |
| First flight | 22 December 1977 |
| Year introduced | 1985 |
| Number produced | 195 units |
| Average unit price | $25 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 | 98.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 31.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 28.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 700 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 4,800 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 34,800 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 19,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 8,385 kW â—‰ |
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| 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 An-72/74 Coaler or G.222?
The An-72/74 Coaler is faster with a maximum speed of 700 km/h compared to the G.222's 540 km/h, a difference of 160 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-72/74 Coaler or G.222?
The An-72/74 Coaler has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the G.222's 1,371 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-72/74 Coaler or G.222?
The An-72/74 Coaler has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the G.222's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-72/74 Coaler or G.222?
The An-72/74 Coaler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 34,800 kg compared to the G.222's 28,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-72/74 Coaler or G.222?
The An-72/74 Coaler is longer at 28.1 meters compared to the G.222's 22.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-72/74 Coaler or G.222?
The G.222 entered service first in 1978, 7 years before the An-72/74 Coaler which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-72/74 Coaler or G.222?
The An-72/74 Coaler has been produced in greater numbers with 195 units compared to 111 units of the G.222.