737 vs G.222

The 737 and the G.222 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Alenia Aeronautica respectively. Top speed is 904 km/h for the 737 vs 540 km/h for the G.222. The 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 1,371 km for the G.222. The 737 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 7,620 m for the G.222. The 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 111 for the G.222. The 737 first flew 3 years before the G.222 (1967 vs 1970).

737

American twin-engine narrow-body jet airliner, popularly deployed for commercial aviation since the late 1960s.
Boeing 737 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 9 April 1967
Year introduced 1968
Number produced 11535 units
Average unit price $115 million
Italian tactical military transporter, produced during the Cold War, notably employed by NATO and UN peacekeeping missions.
Alenia Aeronautica G.222 Transport profile drawing
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

737

Wing area 91.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 28.0 m â—‰
Height 11.0 m â—‰
Length 30.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 904 km/h â—‰
Operational range 4,800 km â—‰
Service ceiling 11,278 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg â—‰
Empty weight 29,071 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf â—‰
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 737 or G.222?
The 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the G.222's 540 km/h, a difference of 364 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 737 or G.222?
The 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the G.222's 1,371 km.
Which can fly higher, the 737 or G.222?
The 737 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the G.222's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 737 or G.222?
The 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the G.222's 28,000 kg.
Which is larger, the 737 or G.222?
The 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the G.222's 22.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the 737 or G.222?
The 737 entered service first in 1968, 10 years before the G.222 which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 737 or G.222?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 111 units of the G.222.