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Airbus A310 MRTT vs Cirrus SR22

Airbus A310 MRTT vs Cirrus SR22 at a glance — top speed 978 vs 343 km/h, range 8,889 vs 1,943 km, max takeoff weight 163,998 vs 1,633 kg, built 6 vs 8,785 units.

Airbus A310 MRTT military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A310 MRTT
Cirrus SR22 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Cirrus SR22
Specifications
Airbus A310 MRTT Cirrus SR22
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Cirrus
First flight 1 December 2003 1 November 2000
Year introduced 2004 2001
Number produced 6 units 8785 units
Average unit price $108 million $850K
Wing area 219.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 43.9 m 11.7 m
Height 15.8 m 2.7 m
Length 47.5 m 7.9 m
Maximum speed 978 km/h 343 km/h
Operational range 8,889 km 1,943 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 5,334 m
Max. takeoff weight 163,998 kg 1,633 kg
Empty weight 113,999 kg 1,029 kg
Total thrust 2 x 27,306 kgf 1 x 231 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A310 MRTT or Cirrus SR22?
The Airbus A310 MRTT is faster with a maximum speed of 978 km/h compared to the Cirrus SR22's 343 km/h, a difference of 635 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A310 MRTT or Cirrus SR22?
The Airbus A310 MRTT has a longer range at 8,889 km compared to the Cirrus SR22's 1,943 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A310 MRTT or Cirrus SR22?
The Airbus A310 MRTT has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the Cirrus SR22's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A310 MRTT or Cirrus SR22?
The Airbus A310 MRTT has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 163,998 kg compared to the Cirrus SR22's 1,633 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A310 MRTT or Cirrus SR22?
The Airbus A310 MRTT is longer at 47.5 meters compared to the Cirrus SR22's 7.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A310 MRTT or Cirrus SR22?
The Airbus A310 MRTT is more expensive at approximately $108 million per unit compared to the Cirrus SR22 at $0.8 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A310 MRTT or Cirrus SR22?
The Cirrus SR22 entered service first in 2001, 3 years before the Airbus A310 MRTT which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A310 MRTT or Cirrus SR22?
The Cirrus SR22 has been produced in greater numbers with 8,785 units compared to 6 units of the Airbus A310 MRTT.