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C-160 Transall vs G.222

C-160 Transall vs G.222 at a glance — top speed 513 vs 540 km/h, range 1,853 vs 1,371 km, max takeoff weight 51,000 vs 28,000 kg, built 214 vs 111 units.

C-160 Transall military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 C-160 Transall
Aeritalia G.222 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 G.222
Specifications
C-160 Transall G.222
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Transall Aeritalia
First flight 25 February 1963 18 July 1970
Year introduced 1967 1978
Number produced 214 units 111 units
Average unit price $12 million --
Wing area 160.0 m² 82.0 m²
Wingspan 40.0 m 28.7 m
Height 11.7 m 9.8 m
Length 32.4 m 22.7 m
Maximum speed 513 km/h 540 km/h
Operational range 1,853 km 1,371 km
Service ceiling 8,230 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 51,000 kg 28,000 kg
Empty weight 29,000 kg 15,400 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,549 kW 2 x 2,501 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-160 Transall or G.222?
The G.222 is faster with a maximum speed of 540 km/h compared to the C-160 Transall's 513 km/h, a difference of 27 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-160 Transall or G.222?
The C-160 Transall has a longer range at 1,853 km compared to the G.222's 1,371 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-160 Transall or G.222?
The C-160 Transall has a higher service ceiling at 8,230 meters (27,001 ft) compared to the G.222's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-160 Transall or G.222?
The C-160 Transall has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 51,000 kg compared to the G.222's 28,000 kg.
Which is larger, the C-160 Transall or G.222?
The C-160 Transall is longer at 32.4 meters compared to the G.222's 22.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-160 Transall or G.222?
The C-160 Transall entered service first in 1967, 11 years before the G.222 which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-160 Transall or G.222?
The C-160 Transall has been produced in greater numbers with 214 units compared to 111 units of the G.222.