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GAF Nomad vs P.166

GAF Nomad vs P.166 at a glance — top speed 311 vs 400 km/h, range 1,350 vs 2,084 km, max takeoff weight 3,855 vs 4,300 kg, built 172 vs 154 units.

GAF Nomad military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇺 GAF Nomad
Piaggio P.166 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 P.166
Specifications
GAF Nomad P.166
Origin country 🇦🇺 Australia 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer GAF Piaggio
First flight 23 July 1971 26 November 1957
Year introduced 1975 --
Number produced 172 units 154 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 31.1 m² 26.6 m²
Wingspan 16.5 m 13.5 m
Height 5.5 m 5.0 m
Length 12.6 m 11.9 m
Maximum speed 311 km/h 400 km/h
Operational range 1,350 km 2,084 km
Service ceiling 6,400 m 8,535 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,855 kg 4,300 kg
Empty weight 2,150 kg 2,650 kg
Total thrust 2 x 313 kW 2 x 448 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the GAF Nomad or P.166?
The P.166 is faster with a maximum speed of 400 km/h compared to the GAF Nomad's 311 km/h, a difference of 89 km/h.
Which has longer range, the GAF Nomad or P.166?
The P.166 has a longer range at 2,084 km compared to the GAF Nomad's 1,350 km.
Which can fly higher, the GAF Nomad or P.166?
The P.166 has a higher service ceiling at 8,535 meters (28,001 ft) compared to the GAF Nomad's 6,400 meters (20,997 ft).
Which is heavier, the GAF Nomad or P.166?
The P.166 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,300 kg compared to the GAF Nomad's 3,855 kg.
Which is larger, the GAF Nomad or P.166?
The GAF Nomad is longer at 12.6 meters compared to the P.166's 11.9 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the GAF Nomad or P.166?
The GAF Nomad has been produced in greater numbers with 172 units compared to 154 units of the P.166.