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G.222 vs Noratlas

G.222 vs Noratlas at a glance — top speed 540 vs 440 km/h, range 1,371 vs 2,500 km, max takeoff weight 28,000 vs 20,603 kg, built 111 vs 425 units.

Aeritalia G.222 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 G.222
Nord Noratlas military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Noratlas
Specifications
G.222 Noratlas
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Aeritalia Nord
First flight 18 July 1970 10 September 1949
Year introduced 1978 1953
Number produced 111 units 425 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 82.0 m² 101.2 m²
Wingspan 28.7 m 32.5 m
Height 9.8 m 6.0 m
Length 22.7 m 22.0 m
Maximum speed 540 km/h 440 km/h
Operational range 1,371 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 7,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,000 kg 20,603 kg
Empty weight 15,400 kg 13,075 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,501 kW 2 x 1,558 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the G.222 or Noratlas?
The G.222 is faster with a maximum speed of 540 km/h compared to the Noratlas's 440 km/h, a difference of 100 km/h.
Which has longer range, the G.222 or Noratlas?
The Noratlas has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the G.222's 1,371 km.
Which can fly higher, the G.222 or Noratlas?
The G.222 has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Noratlas's 7,500 meters (24,606 ft).
Which is heavier, the G.222 or Noratlas?
The G.222 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,000 kg compared to the Noratlas's 20,603 kg.
Which is larger, the G.222 or Noratlas?
The G.222 is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the Noratlas's 22.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the G.222 or Noratlas?
The Noratlas entered service first in 1953, 25 years before the G.222 which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the G.222 or Noratlas?
The Noratlas has been produced in greater numbers with 425 units compared to 111 units of the G.222.