AW609 vs SR-20
The AW609 and the SR-20 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Cirrus respectively. Top speed is 509 km/h for the AW609 vs 287 km/h for the SR-20. The AW609 has an operational range of 1,389 km vs 1,450 km for the SR-20. The AW609 operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 5,334 m for the SR-20. At 8,200 kg MTOW, the AW609 is 5.9x the SR-20's 1,383 kg. Unit cost is $25M for the AW609 vs $0.63M for the SR-20. The SR-20 first flew 8 years before the AW609 (1995 vs 2003).
| Italian-American tiltrotor aircraft, designed for commercial and government purposes, with applications like search and rescue or offshore transport. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | AgustaWestland |
| First flight | 6 March 2003 |
| Year introduced | 2020 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $25 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 | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 11.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 509 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,389 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,200 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,755 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,447 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 13.5 m² |
| Wingspan | 11.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 8.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 287 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,450 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,334 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,383 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 943 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 149 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AW609 or SR-20?
The AW609 is faster with a maximum speed of 509 km/h compared to the SR-20's 287 km/h, a difference of 222 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW609 or SR-20?
The SR-20 has a longer range at 1,450 km compared to the AW609's 1,389 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW609 or SR-20?
The AW609 has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the SR-20's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW609 or SR-20?
The AW609 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,200 kg compared to the SR-20's 1,383 kg.
Which is larger, the AW609 or SR-20?
The AW609 is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the SR-20's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW609 or SR-20?
The AW609 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the SR-20 at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the AW609 or SR-20?
The SR-20 entered service first in 1999, 21 years before the AW609 which entered service in 2020.