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Airbus A310 MRTT vs Cirrus SR-20

Airbus A310 MRTT military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A310 MRTT
Cirrus SR-20 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Cirrus SR-20
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Specifications
Airbus A310 MRTT Cirrus SR-20
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Cirrus
First flight 1 December 2003 21 March 1995
Year introduced 2004 1999
Number produced 6 units 1459 units
Average unit price $108 million $630K
Wing area 219.0 m² 13.5 m²
Wingspan 43.9 m 11.7 m
Height 15.8 m 2.5 m
Length 47.5 m 8.0 m
Maximum speed 978 km/h 287 km/h
Operational range 8,889 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 5,334 m
Max. takeoff weight 163,998 kg 1,383 kg
Empty weight 113,999 kg 943 kg
Total thrust 2 x 27,306 kgf 1 x 149 kW
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Overview

The Airbus A310 MRTT and the Cirrus SR-20 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Cirrus respectively.

The Airbus A310 MRTT reaches 978 km/h — 3.4x the Cirrus SR-20's 287 km/h. The Airbus A310 MRTT has an operational range of 8,889 km vs 1,450 km for the Cirrus SR-20. The Airbus A310 MRTT operates at altitudes up to 12,497 m compared to 5,334 m for the Cirrus SR-20. At 163,998 kg MTOW, the Airbus A310 MRTT is 119:1 the Cirrus SR-20's 1,383 kg.

The Airbus A310 MRTT has been produced in 6 units vs 1,459 for the Cirrus SR-20. Unit cost is $108M for the Airbus A310 MRTT vs $0.63M for the Cirrus SR-20. The Cirrus SR-20 first flew 8 years before the Airbus A310 MRTT (1995 vs 2003).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A310 MRTT or Cirrus SR-20?
The Airbus A310 MRTT is faster with a maximum speed of 978 km/h compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 287 km/h, a difference of 691 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A310 MRTT or Cirrus SR-20?
The Airbus A310 MRTT has a longer range at 8,889 km compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A310 MRTT or Cirrus SR-20?
The Airbus A310 MRTT has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A310 MRTT or Cirrus SR-20?
The Airbus A310 MRTT has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 163,998 kg compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 1,383 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A310 MRTT or Cirrus SR-20?
The Airbus A310 MRTT is longer at 47.5 meters compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A310 MRTT or Cirrus SR-20?
The Airbus A310 MRTT is more expensive at approximately $108 million per unit compared to the Cirrus SR-20 at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A310 MRTT or Cirrus SR-20?
The Cirrus SR-20 entered service first in 1999, 5 years before the Airbus A310 MRTT which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A310 MRTT or Cirrus SR-20?
The Cirrus SR-20 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,459 units compared to 6 units of the Airbus A310 MRTT.