C-160 Transall vs G.222

German-French transport plane, employed globally since the Cold War, essential for humanitarian aid, military logistical support, and troop transport.
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Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Transall
First flight 25 February 1963
Year of introduction 1967
Number produced 214 units
Average unit price $12 million
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 of introduction 1978
Number produced 111 units
Average unit price $-- million
Wing area 160.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 40.0 m â—‰
Height 11.7 m â—‰
Length 32.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 513 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,850 km
Service ceiling 8,230 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 51,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 29,000 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 4,549 kW â—‰
3-view profile of C-160 Transall
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 -- km
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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