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Be-6 Madge vs Cirrus SR-20

Beriev Be-6 Madge military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Be-6 Madge
Cirrus SR-20 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Cirrus SR-20
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Specifications
Be-6 Madge Cirrus SR-20
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beriev Cirrus
First flight 1 January 1949 21 March 1995
Year introduced -- 1999
Number produced 123 units 1459 units
Average unit price -- $630K
Wing area 120.0 m² 13.5 m²
Wingspan 33.0 m 11.7 m
Height 7.6 m 2.5 m
Length 23.5 m 8.0 m
Maximum speed 414 km/h 287 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m 5,334 m
Max. takeoff weight 29,000 kg 1,383 kg
Empty weight 18,827 kg 943 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,800 kW 1 x 149 kW
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Overview

The Be-6 Madge and the Cirrus SR-20 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Beriev and Cirrus respectively.

Top speed is 414 km/h for the Be-6 Madge vs 287 km/h for the Cirrus SR-20. The Be-6 Madge has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 1,450 km for the Cirrus SR-20. The Be-6 Madge operates at altitudes up to 6,100 m compared to 5,334 m for the Cirrus SR-20. At 29,000 kg MTOW, the Be-6 Madge is 21:1 the Cirrus SR-20's 1,383 kg.

The Be-6 Madge has been produced in 123 units vs 1,459 for the Cirrus SR-20. The Be-6 Madge first flew 46 years before the Cirrus SR-20 (1949 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Be-6 Madge or Cirrus SR-20?
The Be-6 Madge is faster with a maximum speed of 414 km/h compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 287 km/h, a difference of 127 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Be-6 Madge or Cirrus SR-20?
The Be-6 Madge has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the Be-6 Madge or Cirrus SR-20?
The Be-6 Madge has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the Be-6 Madge or Cirrus SR-20?
The Be-6 Madge has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 29,000 kg compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 1,383 kg.
Which is larger, the Be-6 Madge or Cirrus SR-20?
The Be-6 Madge is longer at 23.5 meters compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 8.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Be-6 Madge or Cirrus SR-20?
The Cirrus SR-20 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,459 units compared to 123 units of the Be-6 Madge.