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An-72/74 Coaler vs G.222

Antonov An-72/74 Coaler military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-72/74 Coaler
Aeritalia G.222 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 G.222
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Specifications
An-72/74 Coaler G.222
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Aeritalia
First flight 22 December 1977 18 July 1970
Year introduced 1985 1978
Number produced 195 units 111 units
Average unit price $25 million --
Wing area 98.6 m² 82.0 m²
Wingspan 31.9 m 28.7 m
Height 8.7 m 9.8 m
Length 28.1 m 22.7 m
Maximum speed 700 km/h 540 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 1,371 km
Service ceiling 11,600 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 34,800 kg 28,000 kg
Empty weight 19,000 kg 15,400 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,516 kgf 2 x 2,501 kW
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Overview

The An-72/74 Coaler and the G.222 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Aeritalia respectively.

Top speed is 700 km/h for the An-72/74 Coaler vs 540 km/h for the G.222. The An-72/74 Coaler has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 1,371 km for the G.222. The An-72/74 Coaler operates at altitudes up to 11,600 m compared to 7,620 m for the G.222.

The An-72/74 Coaler has been produced in 195 units vs 111 for the G.222. The G.222 first flew 7 years before the An-72/74 Coaler (1970 vs 1977).

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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.