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Boeing 737 vs G.222

Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
Aeritalia G.222 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 G.222
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Specifications
Boeing 737 G.222
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Aeritalia
First flight 9 April 1967 18 July 1970
Year introduced 1968 1978
Number produced 11535 units 111 units
Average unit price $115 million --
Wing area 91.0 m² 82.0 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 28.7 m
Height 11.0 m 9.8 m
Length 30.0 m 22.7 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 540 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 1,371 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg 28,000 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg 15,400 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf 2 x 2,501 kW
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Overview

The Boeing 737 and the G.222 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Aeritalia respectively.

Top speed is 904 km/h for the Boeing 737 vs 540 km/h for the G.222. The Boeing 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 1,371 km for the G.222. The Boeing 737 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 7,620 m for the G.222.

The Boeing 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 111 for the G.222. The Boeing 737 first flew 3 years before the G.222 (1967 vs 1970).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 737 or G.222?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 or G.222?
The Boeing 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the G.222's 1,371 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 737 or G.222?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 or G.222?
The Boeing 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the G.222's 28,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 737 or G.222?
The Boeing 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the G.222's 22.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 737 or G.222?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 or G.222?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 111 units of the G.222.