G.222 vs PA-34 Seneca

The G.222 and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Alenia Aeronautica and Piper respectively. Top speed is 540 km/h for the G.222 vs 378 km/h for the PA-34 Seneca. The G.222 has an operational range of 1,371 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. The G.222 operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 7,620 m for the PA-34 Seneca. At 28,000 kg MTOW, the G.222 is 13:1 the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg. The G.222 has been produced in 111 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca. The PA-34 Seneca first flew 3 years before the G.222 (1967 vs 1970).

Italian tactical military transporter, produced during the Cold War, notably employed by NATO and UN peacekeeping missions.
Alenia Aeronautica G.222 Transport profile drawing
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
American twin-engined light aircraft, renowned for its versatility, extensively used for flight training and personal use since the 1970s.
Piper PA-34 Seneca Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Piper
First flight 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1971
Number produced 5037 units
Average unit price $-- million
Wing area 82.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 28.7 m â—‰
Height 9.8 m â—‰
Length 22.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 540 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,371 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,620 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 28,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 15,400 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 2,501 kW â—‰
Wing area 19.4 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.9 m â—‰
Height 3.0 m â—‰
Length 8.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 378 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,611 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,620 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,155 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,457 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 164 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the G.222 or PA-34 Seneca?
The G.222 is faster with a maximum speed of 540 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 162 km/h.
Which has longer range, the G.222 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has a longer range at 1,611 km compared to the G.222's 1,371 km.
Which can fly higher, the G.222 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the G.222's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the G.222 or PA-34 Seneca?
The G.222 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,000 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the G.222 or PA-34 Seneca?
The G.222 is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the G.222 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 7 years before the G.222 which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the G.222 or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 111 units of the G.222.