DC-3 vs G.222
The DC-3 and the G.222 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Douglas and Alenia Aeronautica respectively. Top speed is 413 km/h for the DC-3 vs 540 km/h for the G.222. The DC-3 has an operational range of 2,540 km vs 1,371 km for the G.222. The G.222 operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 7,071 m for the DC-3. At 28,000 kg MTOW, the G.222 is 2.1x the DC-3's 13,154 kg. The DC-3 has been produced in 10,174 units vs 111 for the G.222. The DC-3 first flew 29 years before the G.222 (1941 vs 1970).
| American commercial airliner, renowned for significant contributions to World War II airlift operations, frequently used for cargo and passenger transport. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Douglas |
| First flight | 23 December 1941 |
| Year introduced | 1936 |
| Number produced | 10174 units |
| Average unit price | $0.1 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 | 91.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 22.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 413 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,540 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,071 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,154 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,450 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 875 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 DC-3 or G.222?
The G.222 is faster with a maximum speed of 540 km/h compared to the DC-3's 413 km/h, a difference of 127 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DC-3 or G.222?
The DC-3 has a longer range at 2,540 km compared to the G.222's 1,371 km.
Which can fly higher, the DC-3 or G.222?
The G.222 has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the DC-3's 7,071 meters (23,198 ft).
Which is heavier, the DC-3 or G.222?
The G.222 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,000 kg compared to the DC-3's 13,154 kg.
Which is larger, the DC-3 or G.222?
The G.222 is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the DC-3's 22.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the DC-3 or G.222?
The DC-3 entered service first in 1936, 42 years before the G.222 which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DC-3 or G.222?
The DC-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,174 units compared to 111 units of the G.222.