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A-50 Mainstay vs Cirrus SR22

A-50 Mainstay vs Cirrus SR22 at a glance — top speed 900 vs 343 km/h, range 7,500 vs 1,943 km, max takeoff weight 190,000 vs 1,633 kg, built 42 vs 8,785 units.

Beriev A-50 Mainstay military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 A-50 Mainstay
Cirrus SR22 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Cirrus SR22
Specifications
A-50 Mainstay Cirrus SR22
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beriev Cirrus
First flight 19 December 1978 1 November 2000
Year introduced 1985 2001
Number produced 42 units 8785 units
Average unit price $300 million $850K
Wing area 300.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 50.6 m 11.7 m
Height 14.8 m 2.7 m
Length 46.6 m 7.9 m
Maximum speed 900 km/h 343 km/h
Operational range 7,500 km 1,943 km
Service ceiling 15,500 m 5,334 m
Max. takeoff weight 190,000 kg 1,633 kg
Empty weight 61,000 kg 1,029 kg
Total thrust 4 x 12,000 kgf 1 x 231 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-50 Mainstay or Cirrus SR22?
The A-50 Mainstay is faster with a maximum speed of 900 km/h compared to the Cirrus SR22's 343 km/h, a difference of 557 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-50 Mainstay or Cirrus SR22?
The A-50 Mainstay has a longer range at 7,500 km compared to the Cirrus SR22's 1,943 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-50 Mainstay or Cirrus SR22?
The A-50 Mainstay has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the Cirrus SR22's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-50 Mainstay or Cirrus SR22?
The A-50 Mainstay has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 190,000 kg compared to the Cirrus SR22's 1,633 kg.
Which is larger, the A-50 Mainstay or Cirrus SR22?
The A-50 Mainstay is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the Cirrus SR22's 7.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-50 Mainstay or Cirrus SR22?
The A-50 Mainstay is more expensive at approximately $300 million per unit compared to the Cirrus SR22 at $0.8 million.
Which entered service first, the A-50 Mainstay or Cirrus SR22?
The A-50 Mainstay entered service first in 1985, 16 years before the Cirrus SR22 which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-50 Mainstay or Cirrus SR22?
The Cirrus SR22 has been produced in greater numbers with 8,785 units compared to 42 units of the A-50 Mainstay.