208 Caravan vs G.222
The 208 Caravan and the G.222 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Alenia Aeronautica respectively. Top speed is 344 km/h for the 208 Caravan vs 540 km/h for the G.222. The 208 Caravan has an operational range of 1,980 km vs 1,371 km for the G.222. The G.222 operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 28,000 kg MTOW, the G.222 is 7.1x the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg. The 208 Caravan has been produced in 3,000 units vs 111 for the G.222. The G.222 first flew 12 years before the 208 Caravan (1970 vs 1982).
| American utility aircraft, primarily deployed for passenger and cargo transportation, known for its operational history since the 1980s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 9 December 1982 |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number produced | 3000 units |
| Average unit price | $2.1 million |
| Italian tactical military transporter, produced during the Cold War, notably employed by NATO and UN peacekeeping missions. | |
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| 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 |
| Wing area | 26.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 344 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,980 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,970 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,073 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 505 kW 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 208 Caravan or G.222?
The G.222 is faster with a maximum speed of 540 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 196 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or G.222?
The 208 Caravan has a longer range at 1,980 km compared to the G.222's 1,371 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or G.222?
The G.222 has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or G.222?
The G.222 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,000 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or G.222?
The G.222 is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or G.222?
The G.222 entered service first in 1978, 6 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or G.222?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 111 units of the G.222.