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G.222 vs Kawasaki C-1

Aeritalia G.222 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 G.222
Kawasaki C-1 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki C-1
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Specifications
G.222 Kawasaki C-1
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Aeritalia Kawasaki
First flight 18 July 1970 12 November 1970
Year introduced 1978 1974
Number produced 111 units 31 units
Average unit price -- $50 million
Wing area 82.0 m² 120.5 m²
Wingspan 28.7 m 30.3 m
Height 9.8 m 10.0 m
Length 22.7 m 29.0 m
Maximum speed 540 km/h 806 km/h
Operational range 1,371 km 3,353 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 11,580 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,000 kg 45,000 kg
Empty weight 15,400 kg 24,300 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,501 kW 2 x 6,574 kgf
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Overview

The G.222 and the Kawasaki C-1 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Aeritalia and Kawasaki respectively.

Top speed is 540 km/h for the G.222 vs 806 km/h for the Kawasaki C-1. The G.222 has an operational range of 1,371 km vs 3,353 km for the Kawasaki C-1. The Kawasaki C-1 operates at altitudes up to 11,580 m compared to 7,620 m for the G.222.

The G.222 has been produced in 111 units vs 31 for the Kawasaki C-1.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the G.222 or Kawasaki C-1?
The Kawasaki C-1 is faster with a maximum speed of 806 km/h compared to the G.222's 540 km/h, a difference of 266 km/h.
Which has longer range, the G.222 or Kawasaki C-1?
The Kawasaki C-1 has a longer range at 3,353 km compared to the G.222's 1,371 km.
Which can fly higher, the G.222 or Kawasaki C-1?
The Kawasaki C-1 has a higher service ceiling at 11,580 meters (37,992 ft) compared to the G.222's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the G.222 or Kawasaki C-1?
The Kawasaki C-1 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,000 kg compared to the G.222's 28,000 kg.
Which is larger, the G.222 or Kawasaki C-1?
The Kawasaki C-1 is longer at 29.0 meters compared to the G.222's 22.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the G.222 or Kawasaki C-1?
The Kawasaki C-1 entered service first in 1974, 4 years before the G.222 which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the G.222 or Kawasaki C-1?
The G.222 has been produced in greater numbers with 111 units compared to 31 units of the Kawasaki C-1.