G.222 vs Short 330
Overview
The G.222 and the Short 330 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Alenia Aeronautica and Short Brothers respectively.
Top speed is 540 km/h for the G.222 vs 350 km/h for the Short 330. The G.222 has an operational range of 1,371 km vs 1,695 km for the Short 330. The G.222 operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 6,100 m for the Short 330. At 28,000 kg MTOW, the G.222 is 2.7x the Short 330's 10,387 kg.
The G.222 has been produced in 111 units vs 141 for the Short 330. The G.222 first flew 4 years before the Short 330 (1970 vs 1974).
| Italian tactical military transporter, produced during the Cold War, notably employed by NATO and UN peacekeeping missions. | |
| 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, developed in the late 1970s, notably used in Europe and America for short-haul flights. | |
| 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 | -- |
| 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 | 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 448 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.