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An-71 Madcap vs Cirrus SR-20

Antonov An-71 Madcap military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-71 Madcap
Cirrus SR-20 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Cirrus SR-20
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Specifications
An-71 Madcap Cirrus SR-20
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Cirrus
First flight 12 July 1985 21 March 1995
Year introduced -- 1999
Number produced 3 units 1459 units
Average unit price -- $630K
Wing area -- m² 13.5 m²
Wingspan 31.9 m 11.7 m
Height 9.2 m 2.5 m
Length 23.5 m 8.0 m
Maximum speed 650 km/h 287 km/h
Operational range -- km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 10,800 m 5,334 m
Max. takeoff weight 32,100 kg 1,383 kg
Empty weight 19,760 kg 943 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,505 kgf 1 x 149 kW
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Overview

The An-71 Madcap and the Cirrus SR-20 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Cirrus respectively.

The An-71 Madcap reaches 650 km/h — 2.3:1 the Cirrus SR-20's 287 km/h. The An-71 Madcap operates at altitudes up to 10,800 m compared to 5,334 m for the Cirrus SR-20. At 32,100 kg MTOW, the An-71 Madcap is 23:1 the Cirrus SR-20's 1,383 kg.

The An-71 Madcap has been produced in 3 units vs 1,459 for the Cirrus SR-20. The An-71 Madcap first flew 10 years before the Cirrus SR-20 (1985 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-71 Madcap or Cirrus SR-20?
The An-71 Madcap is faster with a maximum speed of 650 km/h compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 287 km/h, a difference of 363 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-71 Madcap or Cirrus SR-20?
The Cirrus SR-20 has a longer range at 1,450 km compared to the An-71 Madcap's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-71 Madcap or Cirrus SR-20?
The An-71 Madcap has a higher service ceiling at 10,800 meters (35,433 ft) compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-71 Madcap or Cirrus SR-20?
The An-71 Madcap has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 32,100 kg compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 1,383 kg.
Which is larger, the An-71 Madcap or Cirrus SR-20?
The An-71 Madcap is longer at 23.5 meters compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 8.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-71 Madcap or Cirrus SR-20?
The Cirrus SR-20 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,459 units compared to 3 units of the An-71 Madcap.