G.222 vs HS 748

Overview

The G.222 and the HS 748 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Alenia Aeronautica and Hawker Siddeley respectively.

Top speed is 540 km/h for the G.222 vs 460 km/h for the HS 748. The G.222 has an operational range of 1,371 km vs 1,715 km for the HS 748. The G.222 operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 7,620 m for the HS 748.

The G.222 has been produced in 111 units vs 380 for the HS 748. The HS 748 first flew 10 years before the G.222 (1960 vs 1970).

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 --
British regional airliner, operational during the mid-20th century, widely deployed in civil aviation and military air transport services.
Hawker Siddeley HS 748 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Hawker Siddeley
First flight 24 June 1960
Year introduced 1961
Number produced 380 units
Average unit price --
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 77.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 31.2 m â—‰
Height 7.3 m â—‰
Length 20.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 460 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,715 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,620 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 21,092 kg â—‰
Empty weight 12,304 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 850 kW â—‰

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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.