G.222 vs V-22 Osprey
Overview
The G.222 and the V-22 Osprey are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Alenia Aeronautica and Bell/Boeing respectively.
Top speed is 540 km/h for the G.222 vs 565 km/h for the V-22 Osprey. The G.222 has an operational range of 1,371 km vs 1,628 km for the V-22 Osprey. The V-22 Osprey operates at altitudes up to 7,925 m compared to 7,620 m for the G.222. At 60,500 kg MTOW, the V-22 Osprey is 2.2x the G.222's 28,000 kg.
The G.222 has been produced in 111 units vs 400 for the V-22 Osprey. The G.222 first flew 19 years before the V-22 Osprey (1970 vs 1989).
| Italian tactical military transporter, produced during the Cold War, notably employed by NATO and UN peacekeeping missions. | |
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| 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 | -- |
| American tiltrotor military aircraft, known for operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, employed for transport and evacuation tasks. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Bell/Boeing |
| First flight | 19 March 1989 |
| Year introduced | 2006 |
| Number produced | 400 units |
| Average unit price | $72 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 1,251 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 28.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 17.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 565 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,628 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,925 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 60,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 33,140 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,293 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the G.222 or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey is faster with a maximum speed of 565 km/h compared to the G.222's 540 km/h, a difference of 25 km/h.
Which has longer range, the G.222 or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey has a longer range at 1,628 km compared to the G.222's 1,371 km.
Which can fly higher, the G.222 or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey has a higher service ceiling at 7,925 meters (26,000 ft) compared to the G.222's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the G.222 or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 60,500 kg compared to the G.222's 28,000 kg.
Which is larger, the G.222 or V-22 Osprey?
The G.222 is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the V-22 Osprey's 17.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the G.222 or V-22 Osprey?
The G.222 entered service first in 1978, 28 years before the V-22 Osprey which entered service in 2006.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the G.222 or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey has been produced in greater numbers with 400 units compared to 111 units of the G.222.