G.222 vs Il-112

Italian tactical military transporter, produced during the Cold War, notably employed by NATO and UN peacekeeping missions.
Picture of G.222
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 $-- million
Russian light military transport, operational in the 21st century, mainly deployed in domestic and regional transportation roles.
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin
First flight 30 March 2019
Year introduced 2023
Number produced 3 units
Average unit price $-- 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 2,501 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Alenia Aeronautica G.222
Wing area 65.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 27.6 m â—‰
Height 8.9 m â—‰
Length 24.2 m â—‰
Maximum speed 580 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,700 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,600 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 21,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 10,000 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 2,610 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Ilyushin Il-112

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the G.222 or Il-112?
The Il-112 is faster with a maximum speed of 580 km/h compared to the G.222's 540 km/h, a difference of 40 km/h.
Which has longer range, the G.222 or Il-112?
The Il-112 has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the G.222's 1,371 km.
Which can fly higher, the G.222 or Il-112?
The G.222 has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Il-112's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the G.222 or Il-112?
The G.222 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,000 kg compared to the Il-112's 21,000 kg.
Which is larger, the G.222 or Il-112?
The Il-112 is longer at 24.1 meters compared to the G.222's 22.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the G.222 or Il-112?
The G.222 entered service first in 1978, 45 years before the Il-112 which entered service in 2023.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the G.222 or Il-112?
The G.222 has been produced in greater numbers with 111 units compared to 3 units of the Il-112.