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.
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 --
American tiltrotor military aircraft, known for operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, employed for transport and evacuation tasks.
Bell/Boeing V-22 Osprey Transport profile drawing
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.