G.222 vs Short 330
| Italian tactical military transporter, produced during the Cold War, notably employed by NATO and UN peacekeeping missions. | |
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| 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 |
| British regional airliner, developed in the late 1970s, notably used in Europe and America for short-haul flights. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Short Brothers |
| First flight | 22 August 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number produced | 141 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—‰ |
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| Wing area | 42.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 22.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 17.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 350 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,695 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,100 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,387 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,680 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 895 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the G.222 or Short 330?
The G.222 is faster with a maximum speed of 540 km/h compared to the Short 330's 350 km/h, a difference of 190 km/h.
Which has longer range, the G.222 or Short 330?
The Short 330 has a longer range at 1,695 km compared to the G.222's 1,371 km.
Which can fly higher, the G.222 or Short 330?
The G.222 has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Short 330's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the G.222 or Short 330?
The G.222 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,000 kg compared to the Short 330's 10,387 kg.
Which is larger, the G.222 or Short 330?
The G.222 is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the Short 330's 17.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the G.222 or Short 330?
The Short 330 entered service first in 1976, 2 years before the G.222 which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the G.222 or Short 330?
The Short 330 has been produced in greater numbers with 141 units compared to 111 units of the G.222.