Alenia Aeronautica G.222

Summary

Category	Transport aircraft
Origin country	🇮🇹 Italy
First flight	18 July 1970
Year of introduction	1978
Number produced	111 units

Description

The Alenia Aeronautica G222 is a medium-sized transport military aircraft designed and manufactured by Alenia Aeronautica. Introduced in the early 1970s, it was primarily developed to meet the requirements of the Italian Air Force. The G222 has a twin-engine turboprop configuration with a high wing design and a cargo ramp, enabling versatile transportation capabilities. It has been utilized in various missions such as cargo and troop transport, medical evacuation, and aerial surveillance. Over the years, the G222 has been deployed by several countries around the world due to its endurance, reliability, and adaptability in various operational environments.

Technical specifications

Version: G.222TCM
Maximum speed	540 km/h (336 mph)
Wing area	82 m² (882.6 sqft)
Wingspan	28.7 m (94.2 ft)
Height	9.8 m (32.2 ft)
Length	22.7 m (74.5 ft)
Service ceiling	7620 m (25000 ft)
Empty weight	15400 kg (33951 lbs)
Max. takeoff weight	28000 kg (61729 lbs)
Climb rate	8.6 m/s (28.2 ft/s)
Takeoff distance	662 m (2172 ft)
Powerplant	2 × turboprops General Electric T64-GE-4PD delivering 2501 kW

Current operating countries

Country		Units
	Australia	10
	Italy	10
	Greece	8
	Romania	7
	United States	7
	Mexico	4
	Morocco	4
	Peru	4
	Bulgaria	3
	Kenya	3
	Lithuania	3
	Slovakia	2 (+1)
	Chad	2
	Turkmenistan	2
	Zambia	2
	Nigeria	1
	Slovenia	0 (+1)