An-26 Curl vs G.222
| Soviet twin-engined transport aircraft, widely utilized in both civilian and military roles since the 1960s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Antonov |
| First flight | 21 May 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1969 |
| Number produced | 1403 units |
| Average unit price | $22 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 | 75.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 23.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 540 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,100 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 24,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 15,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 900 kgf â—‰ |
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| 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 An-26 Curl or G.222?
The G.222 is faster with a maximum speed of 540 km/h compared to the An-26 Curl's 540 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-26 Curl or G.222?
The G.222 has a longer range at 1,371 km compared to the An-26 Curl's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-26 Curl or G.222?
The G.222 has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the An-26 Curl's 7,500 meters (24,606 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-26 Curl or G.222?
The G.222 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,000 kg compared to the An-26 Curl's 24,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-26 Curl or G.222?
The An-26 Curl is longer at 23.8 meters compared to the G.222's 22.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-26 Curl or G.222?
The An-26 Curl entered service first in 1969, 9 years before the G.222 which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-26 Curl or G.222?
The An-26 Curl has been produced in greater numbers with 1,403 units compared to 111 units of the G.222.