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G.222 vs PA-34 Seneca

Aeritalia G.222 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 G.222
Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 Seneca
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Specifications
G.222 PA-34 Seneca
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Aeritalia Piper
First flight 18 July 1970 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1978 1971
Number produced 111 units 5037 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 82.0 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 28.7 m 11.9 m
Height 9.8 m 3.0 m
Length 22.7 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 540 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 1,371 km 1,611 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,000 kg 2,155 kg
Empty weight 15,400 kg 1,457 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,501 kW 2 x 164 kW
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Overview

The G.222 and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Aeritalia 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).

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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.