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G.222 vs PC-12 Eagle

Aeritalia G.222 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 G.222
Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 Eagle
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Specifications
G.222 PC-12 Eagle
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Aeritalia Pilatus
First flight 18 July 1970 31 May 1991
Year introduced 1978 1994
Number produced 111 units 2000 units
Average unit price -- $6 million
Wing area 82.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 28.7 m 16.3 m
Height 9.8 m -- m
Length 22.7 m -- m
Maximum speed 540 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 1,371 km 3,417 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,000 kg -- kg
Empty weight 15,400 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,501 kW --
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Overview

The G.222 and the PC-12 Eagle are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Aeritalia and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 540 km/h for the G.222 vs 528 km/h for the PC-12 Eagle. The G.222 has an operational range of 1,371 km vs 3,417 km for the PC-12 Eagle. The PC-12 Eagle operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 7,620 m for the G.222.

The G.222 has been produced in 111 units vs 2,000 for the PC-12 Eagle. The G.222 first flew 21 years before the PC-12 Eagle (1970 vs 1991).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the G.222 or PC-12 Eagle?
The G.222 is faster with a maximum speed of 540 km/h compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 528 km/h, a difference of 12 km/h.
Which has longer range, the G.222 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has a longer range at 3,417 km compared to the G.222's 1,371 km.
Which can fly higher, the G.222 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the G.222's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the G.222 or PC-12 Eagle?
The G.222 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,000 kg compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the G.222 or PC-12 Eagle?
The G.222 is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the G.222 or PC-12 Eagle?
The G.222 entered service first in 1978, 16 years before the PC-12 Eagle which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the G.222 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 111 units of the G.222.