AW609 vs Cirrus SR22
AW609 vs Cirrus SR22 at a glance — top speed 509 vs 343 km/h, range 1,389 vs 1,943 km, max takeoff weight 8,200 vs 1,633 kg.
Specifications
|
AW609 |
Cirrus SR22 |
| Origin country |
🇮🇹 Italy🇺🇸 United States |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Special Mission Aircraft |
Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
AgustaWestland |
Cirrus |
| First flight |
6 March 2003 |
1 November 2000 |
| Year introduced |
2020 |
2001 |
| Number produced |
N/A |
8785 units |
| Average unit price |
$25 million |
$850K |
| Wingspan |
11.7 m |
11.7 m |
| Height |
5.1 m |
2.7 m |
| Length |
14.1 m |
7.9 m |
| Maximum speed |
509 km/h |
343 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,389 km |
1,943 km |
| Service ceiling |
7,620 m |
5,334 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
8,200 kg |
1,633 kg |
| Empty weight |
4,755 kg |
1,029 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 1,447 kW
|
1 x 231 kW
|
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Which is faster, the AW609 or Cirrus SR22?
The AW609 is faster with a maximum speed of 509 km/h compared to the Cirrus SR22's 343 km/h, a difference of 166 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW609 or Cirrus SR22?
The Cirrus SR22 has a longer range at 1,943 km compared to the AW609's 1,389 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW609 or Cirrus SR22?
The AW609 has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Cirrus SR22's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW609 or Cirrus SR22?
The AW609 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,200 kg compared to the Cirrus SR22's 1,633 kg.
Which is larger, the AW609 or Cirrus SR22?
The AW609 is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the Cirrus SR22's 7.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW609 or Cirrus SR22?
The AW609 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the Cirrus SR22 at $0.8 million.
Which entered service first, the AW609 or Cirrus SR22?
The Cirrus SR22 entered service first in 2001, 19 years before the AW609 which entered service in 2020.
