A310 MRTT vs SR-20
Overview
The A310 MRTT and the SR-20 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Cirrus respectively.
The A310 MRTT reaches 978 km/h — 3.4x the SR-20's 287 km/h. The A310 MRTT has an operational range of 8,889 km vs 1,450 km for the SR-20. The A310 MRTT operates at altitudes up to 12,497 m compared to 5,334 m for the SR-20. At 163,998 kg MTOW, the A310 MRTT is 119:1 the SR-20's 1,383 kg.
The A310 MRTT has been produced in 6 units vs 1,459 for the SR-20. Unit cost is $108M for the A310 MRTT vs $0.63M for the SR-20. The SR-20 first flew 8 years before the A310 MRTT (1995 vs 2003).
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| Origin country | 🇪🇺 Europe |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 1 December 2003 |
| Year introduced | 2004 |
| Number produced | 6 units |
| Average unit price | $108 million |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cirrus |
| First flight | 21 March 1995 |
| Year introduced | 1999 |
| Number produced | 1459 units |
| Average unit price | $630K |
| Wing area | 219.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 43.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 15.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 47.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 978 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 8,889 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,497 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 163,998 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 113,999 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 13,653 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 13.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 287 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,450 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,334 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,383 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 943 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 149 kW ◉ |
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Detailed Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A310 MRTT or SR-20?
The A310 MRTT is faster with a maximum speed of 978 km/h compared to the SR-20's 287 km/h, a difference of 691 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A310 MRTT or SR-20?
The A310 MRTT has a longer range at 8,889 km compared to the SR-20's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the A310 MRTT or SR-20?
The A310 MRTT has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the SR-20's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the A310 MRTT or SR-20?
The A310 MRTT has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 163,998 kg compared to the SR-20's 1,383 kg.
Which is larger, the A310 MRTT or SR-20?
The A310 MRTT is longer at 47.5 meters compared to the SR-20's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A310 MRTT or SR-20?
The A310 MRTT is more expensive at approximately $108 million per unit compared to the SR-20 at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the A310 MRTT or SR-20?
The SR-20 entered service first in 1999, 5 years before the A310 MRTT which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A310 MRTT or SR-20?
The SR-20 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,459 units compared to 6 units of the A310 MRTT.