F27 Friendship vs G.222

The F27 Friendship and the G.222 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Fokker and Alenia Aeronautica respectively. Top speed is 509 km/h for the F27 Friendship vs 540 km/h for the G.222. The F27 Friendship has an operational range of 2,600 km vs 1,371 km for the G.222. The F27 Friendship operates at altitudes up to 8,992 m compared to 7,620 m for the G.222. The F27 Friendship has been produced in 586 units vs 111 for the G.222. The F27 Friendship first flew 15 years before the G.222 (1955 vs 1970).

Dutch passenger aircraft, utilized globally throughout the mid-to-late 20th century, notable for military and commercial operations.
Fokker F27 Friendship Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Fokker
First flight 24 November 1955
Year introduced 1958
Number produced 586 units
Average unit price $3.5 million
Italian tactical military transporter, produced during the Cold War, notably employed by NATO and UN peacekeeping missions.
Alenia Aeronautica G.222 Transport profile drawing
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 --
Wing area 70.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 29.0 m â—‰
Height 8.5 m â—‰
Length 23.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 509 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,600 km â—‰
Service ceiling 8,992 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 20,410 kg â—‰
Empty weight 12,148 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 765 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 1,251 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F27 Friendship or G.222?
The G.222 is faster with a maximum speed of 540 km/h compared to the F27 Friendship's 509 km/h, a difference of 31 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F27 Friendship or G.222?
The F27 Friendship has a longer range at 2,600 km compared to the G.222's 1,371 km.
Which can fly higher, the F27 Friendship or G.222?
The F27 Friendship has a higher service ceiling at 8,992 meters (29,501 ft) compared to the G.222's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F27 Friendship or G.222?
The G.222 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,000 kg compared to the F27 Friendship's 20,410 kg.
Which is larger, the F27 Friendship or G.222?
The F27 Friendship is longer at 23.6 meters compared to the G.222's 22.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the F27 Friendship or G.222?
The F27 Friendship entered service first in 1958, 20 years before the G.222 which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F27 Friendship or G.222?
The F27 Friendship has been produced in greater numbers with 586 units compared to 111 units of the G.222.