C-160 Transall vs G.222

Overview

The C-160 Transall and the G.222 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Transall and Alenia Aeronautica respectively.

Top speed is 513 km/h for the C-160 Transall vs 540 km/h for the G.222. The C-160 Transall has an operational range of 1,853 km vs 1,371 km for the G.222. The C-160 Transall operates at altitudes up to 8,230 m compared to 7,620 m for the G.222.

The C-160 Transall has been produced in 214 units vs 111 for the G.222. The C-160 Transall first flew 7 years before the G.222 (1963 vs 1970).

German-French transport plane, employed globally since the Cold War, essential for humanitarian aid, military logistical support, and troop transport.
Transall C-160 Transall Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Transall
First flight 25 February 1963
Year introduced 1967
Number produced 214 units
Average unit price $12 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 160.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 40.0 m â—‰
Height 11.7 m â—‰
Length 32.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 513 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,853 km â—‰
Service ceiling 8,230 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 51,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 29,000 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 2,275 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 C-160 Transall or G.222?
The G.222 is faster with a maximum speed of 540 km/h compared to the C-160 Transall's 513 km/h, a difference of 27 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-160 Transall or G.222?
The C-160 Transall has a longer range at 1,853 km compared to the G.222's 1,371 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-160 Transall or G.222?
The C-160 Transall has a higher service ceiling at 8,230 meters (27,001 ft) compared to the G.222's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-160 Transall or G.222?
The C-160 Transall has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 51,000 kg compared to the G.222's 28,000 kg.
Which is larger, the C-160 Transall or G.222?
The C-160 Transall is longer at 32.4 meters compared to the G.222's 22.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-160 Transall or G.222?
The C-160 Transall entered service first in 1967, 11 years before the G.222 which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-160 Transall or G.222?
The C-160 Transall has been produced in greater numbers with 214 units compared to 111 units of the G.222.