Italy
G.222 (AERITALIA)
Gary's Combat Aircraft Reference Guide

FM 44-80:  G.222

GENERAL DATA

Country of Origin: Italy.
Similar Aircraft: C-160 Transall, C-123 Provider, Aviocar C-212, C-130 Hercules, An-12 Cub.
Crew: Three.
Role: STOL transport, cargo (44 equipped troops).
Armament: Usually none.
Dimensions: Length: 74 ft, 5 in (22.7 m). Span: 94 ft, 2 in (28.7 m).

DESCRIPTION

Wings: High-mounted and equally tapered outboard of engines with blunt tips.

Engine(s): Two turboprops mounted beneath and extending beyond the wings' leading edges.

Fuselage: Short, round, and tapered to the rear. Rounded nose and stepped cockpit. Upswept rear section.

Tail: Flats high-mounted on fuselage. Tapered leading edges with blunt tips. Fin is tall and back-tapered with a blunt tip and fairing in the leading edge.

USER COUNTRIES

Italy, Libya, Somalia, United Arab Emirates, Nigeria, Venezuela.