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G.222 vs Short 330

Aeritalia G.222 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 G.222
Short 330 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Short 330
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Specifications
G.222 Short 330
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Aeritalia Short Brothers
First flight 18 July 1970 22 August 1974
Year introduced 1978 1976
Number produced 111 units 141 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 82.0 m² 42.1 m²
Wingspan 28.7 m 22.8 m
Height 9.8 m 5.0 m
Length 22.7 m 17.7 m
Maximum speed 540 km/h 350 km/h
Operational range 1,371 km 1,695 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,000 kg 10,387 kg
Empty weight 15,400 kg 6,680 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,501 kW 2 x 895 kW
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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.