G.222 vs C-1

G.222

Italian tactical military transporter, produced during the Cold War, notably employed by NATO and UN peacekeeping missions.

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

Japanese transport aircraft, notable for its use in the Self-Defense Forces during the Cold War era.

Origin country	🇯🇵 Japan
Category	Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer	Kawasaki
First flight	12 November 1970
Year introduced	1974
Number produced	31 units
Average unit price	$50 million

Which is faster, the G.222 or C-1?

The C-1 is faster with a maximum speed of 806 km/h compared to the G.222's 540 km/h, a difference of 266 km/h.

Which has longer range, the G.222 or C-1?

The C-1 has a longer range at 3,353 km compared to the G.222's 1,371 km.

Which can fly higher, the G.222 or C-1?

The C-1 has a higher service ceiling at 11,580 meters (37,992 ft) compared to the G.222's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).

Which is heavier, the G.222 or C-1?

The C-1 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,000 kg compared to the G.222's 28,000 kg.

Which is larger, the G.222 or C-1?

The C-1 is longer at 29.0 meters compared to the G.222's 22.7 meters.

Which entered service first, the G.222 or C-1?

The C-1 entered service first in 1974, 4 years before the G.222 which entered service in 1978.

Which has been built in greater numbers, the G.222 or C-1?

The G.222 has been produced in greater numbers with 111 units compared to 31 units of the C-1.