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CN-235 vs G.222

CASA CN-235 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸🇮🇩 CN-235
Aeritalia G.222 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 G.222
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Specifications
CN-235 G.222
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer CASA Aeritalia
First flight 11 November 1983 18 July 1970
Year introduced 1988 1978
Number produced 354 units 111 units
Average unit price $25 million --
Wing area 59.1 m² 82.0 m²
Wingspan 25.8 m 28.7 m
Height 8.2 m 9.8 m
Length 21.4 m 22.7 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 540 km/h
Operational range 4,355 km 1,371 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 16,500 kg 28,000 kg
Empty weight 8,800 kg 15,400 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,305 kW 2 x 2,501 kW
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Overview

The CN-235 and the G.222 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by CASA and Aeritalia respectively.

Top speed is 450 km/h for the CN-235 vs 540 km/h for the G.222. The CN-235 has an operational range of 4,355 km vs 1,371 km for the G.222. The CN-235 operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 7,620 m for the G.222.

The CN-235 has been produced in 354 units vs 111 for the G.222. The G.222 first flew 13 years before the CN-235 (1970 vs 1983).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CN-235 or G.222?
The G.222 is faster with a maximum speed of 540 km/h compared to the CN-235's 450 km/h, a difference of 90 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CN-235 or G.222?
The CN-235 has a longer range at 4,355 km compared to the G.222's 1,371 km.
Which can fly higher, the CN-235 or G.222?
The CN-235 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the G.222's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the CN-235 or G.222?
The G.222 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,000 kg compared to the CN-235's 16,500 kg.
Which is larger, the CN-235 or G.222?
The G.222 is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the CN-235's 21.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the CN-235 or G.222?
The G.222 entered service first in 1978, 10 years before the CN-235 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CN-235 or G.222?
The CN-235 has been produced in greater numbers with 354 units compared to 111 units of the G.222.