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G.222 vs PA-31 Navajo

Aeritalia G.222 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 G.222
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
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Specifications
G.222 PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Aeritalia Piper
First flight 18 July 1970 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1978 1967
Number produced 111 units 3942 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 82.0 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 28.7 m 12.4 m
Height 9.8 m 4.0 m
Length 22.7 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 540 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 1,371 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,000 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 15,400 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,501 kW 2 x 231 kW
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Overview

The G.222 and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Aeritalia and Piper respectively.

Top speed is 540 km/h for the G.222 vs 420 km/h for the PA-31 Navajo. The G.222 has an operational range of 1,371 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo operates at altitudes up to 8,016 m compared to 7,620 m for the G.222. At 28,000 kg MTOW, the G.222 is 9.5:1 the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.

The G.222 has been produced in 111 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 6 years before the G.222 (1964 vs 1970).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the G.222 or PA-31 Navajo?
The G.222 is faster with a maximum speed of 540 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 120 km/h.
Which has longer range, the G.222 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a longer range at 1,875 km compared to the G.222's 1,371 km.
Which can fly higher, the G.222 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a higher service ceiling at 8,016 meters (26,299 ft) compared to the G.222's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the G.222 or PA-31 Navajo?
The G.222 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,000 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the G.222 or PA-31 Navajo?
The G.222 is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the G.222 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 11 years before the G.222 which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the G.222 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 111 units of the G.222.