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208 Caravan vs G.222

208 Caravan vs G.222 at a glance — top speed 344 vs 540 km/h, range 1,980 vs 1,371 km, max takeoff weight 3,970 vs 28,000 kg, built 3,000 vs 111 units.

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
Aeritalia G.222 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 G.222
Specifications
208 Caravan G.222
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Aeritalia
First flight 9 December 1982 18 July 1970
Year introduced 1984 1978
Number produced 3000 units 111 units
Average unit price $2.1 million --
Wing area 26.0 m² 82.0 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 28.7 m
Height 4.3 m 9.8 m
Length 12.7 m 22.7 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 540 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 1,371 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 28,000 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 15,400 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 2 x 2,501 kW
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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.