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ATR-42 vs G.222

ATR-42 vs G.222 at a glance — top speed 556 vs 540 km/h, range 1,326 vs 1,371 km, max takeoff weight 18,600 vs 28,000 kg, built 497 vs 111 units.

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Specifications
ATR-42 G.222
Origin country 🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer ATR Aeritalia
First flight 16 August 1984 18 July 1970
Year introduced 1985 1978
Number produced 497 units 111 units
Average unit price $20 million --
Wing area 54.5 m² 82.0 m²
Wingspan 24.6 m 28.7 m
Height 7.6 m 9.8 m
Length 22.7 m 22.7 m
Maximum speed 556 km/h 540 km/h
Operational range 1,326 km 1,371 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 18,600 kg 28,000 kg
Empty weight 11,250 kg 15,400 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,790 kW 2 x 2,501 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ATR-42 or G.222?
The ATR-42 is faster with a maximum speed of 556 km/h compared to the G.222's 540 km/h, a difference of 16 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATR-42 or G.222?
The G.222 has a longer range at 1,371 km compared to the ATR-42's 1,326 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATR-42 or G.222?
Both the ATR-42 and G.222 have a service ceiling of 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the ATR-42 or G.222?
The G.222 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,000 kg compared to the ATR-42's 18,600 kg.
Which is larger, the ATR-42 or G.222?
Both the ATR-42 and G.222 are 22.7 meters long.
Which entered service first, the ATR-42 or G.222?
The G.222 entered service first in 1978, 7 years before the ATR-42 which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATR-42 or G.222?
The ATR-42 has been produced in greater numbers with 497 units compared to 111 units of the G.222.