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C-212 Aviocar vs G.222

C-212 Aviocar vs G.222 at a glance — top speed 370 vs 540 km/h, range 835 vs 1,371 km, max takeoff weight 7,700 vs 28,000 kg, built 483 vs 111 units.

Specifications
C-212 Aviocar G.222
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer CASA Aeritalia
First flight 26 March 1971 18 July 1970
Year introduced 1974 1978
Number produced 483 units 111 units
Average unit price $7 million --
Wing area 41.0 m² 82.0 m²
Wingspan 20.3 m 28.7 m
Height 6.3 m 9.8 m
Length 16.2 m 22.7 m
Maximum speed 370 km/h 540 km/h
Operational range 835 km 1,371 km
Service ceiling 7,925 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,700 kg 28,000 kg
Empty weight 3,780 kg 15,400 kg
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW 2 x 2,501 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-212 Aviocar or G.222?
The G.222 is faster with a maximum speed of 540 km/h compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 370 km/h, a difference of 170 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-212 Aviocar or G.222?
The G.222 has a longer range at 1,371 km compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 835 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-212 Aviocar or G.222?
The C-212 Aviocar has a higher service ceiling at 7,925 meters (26,000 ft) compared to the G.222's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-212 Aviocar or G.222?
The G.222 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,000 kg compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 7,700 kg.
Which is larger, the C-212 Aviocar or G.222?
The G.222 is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 16.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-212 Aviocar or G.222?
The C-212 Aviocar entered service first in 1974, 4 years before the G.222 which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-212 Aviocar or G.222?
The C-212 Aviocar has been produced in greater numbers with 483 units compared to 111 units of the G.222.