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G.222 vs HS 748

G.222 vs HS 748 at a glance — top speed 540 vs 460 km/h, range 1,371 vs 1,715 km, max takeoff weight 28,000 vs 21,092 kg, built 111 vs 380 units.

Aeritalia G.222 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 G.222
HS 748 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 HS 748
Specifications
G.222 HS 748
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Aeritalia Hawker Siddeley
First flight 18 July 1970 24 June 1960
Year introduced 1978 1961
Number produced 111 units 380 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 82.0 m² 77.0 m²
Wingspan 28.7 m 31.2 m
Height 9.8 m 7.3 m
Length 22.7 m 20.0 m
Maximum speed 540 km/h 460 km/h
Operational range 1,371 km 1,715 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,000 kg 21,092 kg
Empty weight 15,400 kg 12,304 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,501 kW 2 x 1,700 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the G.222 or HS 748?
The G.222 is faster with a maximum speed of 540 km/h compared to the HS 748's 460 km/h, a difference of 80 km/h.
Which has longer range, the G.222 or HS 748?
The HS 748 has a longer range at 1,715 km compared to the G.222's 1,371 km.
Which can fly higher, the G.222 or HS 748?
The HS 748 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 HS 748?
The G.222 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,000 kg compared to the HS 748's 21,092 kg.
Which is larger, the G.222 or HS 748?
The G.222 is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the HS 748's 20.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the G.222 or HS 748?
The HS 748 entered service first in 1961, 17 years before the G.222 which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the G.222 or HS 748?
The HS 748 has been produced in greater numbers with 380 units compared to 111 units of the G.222.