AC-130 vs SR-20
The AC-130 and the SR-20 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed Martin and Cirrus respectively. The AC-130 reaches 669 km/h — 2.3x the SR-20's 287 km/h. The AC-130 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 1,450 km for the SR-20. The AC-130 operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 5,334 m for the SR-20. At 70,307 kg MTOW, the AC-130 is 51:1 the SR-20's 1,383 kg. The AC-130 has been produced in 21 units vs 1,459 for the SR-20. Unit cost is $150M for the AC-130 vs $0.63M for the SR-20. The AC-130 first flew 28 years before the SR-20 (1967 vs 1995).
| American gunship, deployed in Vietnam and Iraq wars, known for long duration, low-level ground attack and close air support missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| First flight | 1 January 1967 |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number produced | 21 units |
| Average unit price | $150 million |
| American civil utility aircraft, renowned from the late 20th century, extensively deployed in private aviation and flight training. | |
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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 | $0.6 million |
| Wing area | 162.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 40.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 11.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 29.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 669 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,800 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,144 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 70,307 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 4 x 3,661 kW ◉ |
| 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AC-130 or SR-20?
The AC-130 is faster with a maximum speed of 669 km/h compared to the SR-20's 287 km/h, a difference of 382 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AC-130 or SR-20?
The AC-130 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the SR-20's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the AC-130 or SR-20?
The AC-130 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the SR-20's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the AC-130 or SR-20?
The AC-130 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 70,307 kg compared to the SR-20's 1,383 kg.
Which is larger, the AC-130 or SR-20?
The AC-130 is longer at 29.8 meters compared to the SR-20's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AC-130 or SR-20?
The AC-130 is more expensive at approximately $150 million per unit compared to the SR-20 at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the AC-130 or SR-20?
The AC-130 entered service first in 1968, 31 years before the SR-20 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AC-130 or SR-20?
The SR-20 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,459 units compared to 21 units of the AC-130.