Alenia G222

G222 At Dutch AF air show 2002 (c) 2002 ZAPP

 

Developing Nation:	Italy
Task:	Tactical Transporter
First Flight:	– prototype: July 18th 1970 – first production airframe: December 23rd 1975
First Delivery:	April 1978
Crew:	– 2 (flight-crew) – 1 (extra accommodation for loadmaster)
Accommodation:	– Typical accommodation for 46 troops or 40 paratroops – capability 9000 kg payload incl. light vehicles and artillery
Wing Span:	28,70 m
Wing Area:	82,00 m²
Length:	22,70 m
Height:	10,57 m
Engine (s):	General Electric T64-GE-P4D turboprops with 2535 kW power (2x) License built by Fiat. Powering 3 blade propellers
Weight:	15700 kg
Max.Take off weight:	28000 kg
Max. Speed:	– 487 km/h top speed – 437 km/h long range cruise speed
Max. Range:	– 4685 km – 1260 km with max payload
Ceiling:	8560 m
Weapons:	none
Extra:	Production ended in 1999

 

 

research M. v. Leeuwen