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G.222 vs Il-112

Aeritalia G.222 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 G.222
Ilyushin Il-112 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-112
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Specifications
G.222 Il-112
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Aeritalia Ilyushin
First flight 18 July 1970 30 March 2019
Year introduced 1978 2023
Number produced 111 units 3 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 82.0 m² 65.0 m²
Wingspan 28.7 m 27.6 m
Height 9.8 m 8.9 m
Length 22.7 m 24.2 m
Maximum speed 540 km/h 580 km/h
Operational range 1,371 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 7,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,000 kg 21,000 kg
Empty weight 15,400 kg 10,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,501 kW 2 x 2,610 kW
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Overview

The G.222 and the Il-112 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Aeritalia and Ilyushin respectively.

Top speed is 540 km/h for the G.222 vs 580 km/h for the Il-112. The G.222 has an operational range of 1,371 km vs 1,700 km for the Il-112. The G.222 operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 7,600 m for the Il-112.

The G.222 has been produced in 111 units vs 3 for the Il-112. The G.222 first flew 49 years before the Il-112 (1970 vs 2019).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the G.222 or Il-112?
The Il-112 is faster with a maximum speed of 580 km/h compared to the G.222's 540 km/h, a difference of 40 km/h.
Which has longer range, the G.222 or Il-112?
The Il-112 has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the G.222's 1,371 km.
Which can fly higher, the G.222 or Il-112?
The G.222 has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Il-112's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the G.222 or Il-112?
The G.222 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,000 kg compared to the Il-112's 21,000 kg.
Which is larger, the G.222 or Il-112?
The Il-112 is longer at 24.1 meters compared to the G.222's 22.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the G.222 or Il-112?
The G.222 entered service first in 1978, 45 years before the Il-112 which entered service in 2023.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the G.222 or Il-112?
The G.222 has been produced in greater numbers with 111 units compared to 3 units of the Il-112.