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C-295 Persuader vs G.222

Airbus C-295 Persuader military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸🇮🇩 C-295 Persuader
Aeritalia G.222 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 G.222
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Specifications
C-295 Persuader G.222
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Aeritalia
First flight 28 November 1997 18 July 1970
Year introduced 2001 1978
Number produced 209 units 111 units
Average unit price $78 million --
Wing area 59.0 m² 82.0 m²
Wingspan 25.8 m 28.7 m
Height 8.6 m 9.8 m
Length 24.5 m 22.7 m
Maximum speed 576 km/h 540 km/h
Operational range 5,750 km 1,371 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,200 kg 28,000 kg
Empty weight 9,250 kg 15,400 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,972 kW 2 x 2,501 kW
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Overview

The C-295 Persuader and the G.222 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Aeritalia respectively.

Top speed is 576 km/h for the C-295 Persuader vs 540 km/h for the G.222. The C-295 Persuader has an operational range of 5,750 km vs 1,371 km for the G.222. The C-295 Persuader operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 7,620 m for the G.222.

The C-295 Persuader has been produced in 209 units vs 111 for the G.222. The G.222 first flew 27 years before the C-295 Persuader (1970 vs 1997).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-295 Persuader or G.222?
The C-295 Persuader is faster with a maximum speed of 576 km/h compared to the G.222's 540 km/h, a difference of 36 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-295 Persuader or G.222?
The C-295 Persuader has a longer range at 5,750 km compared to the G.222's 1,371 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-295 Persuader or G.222?
The G.222 has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the C-295 Persuader's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-295 Persuader or G.222?
The G.222 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,000 kg compared to the C-295 Persuader's 23,200 kg.
Which is larger, the C-295 Persuader or G.222?
The C-295 Persuader is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the G.222's 22.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-295 Persuader or G.222?
The G.222 entered service first in 1978, 23 years before the C-295 Persuader which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-295 Persuader or G.222?
The C-295 Persuader has been produced in greater numbers with 209 units compared to 111 units of the G.222.