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Beechcraft Bonanza vs Cirrus SR-20

Beechcraft Bonanza vs Cirrus SR-20 at a glance — range 1,326 vs 1,450 km, max takeoff weight 1,656 vs 1,383 kg, built 18,525 vs 1,459 units.

Specifications
Beechcraft Bonanza Cirrus SR-20
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Cirrus
First flight 22 December 1945 21 March 1995
Year introduced 1947 1999
Number produced 18525 units 1459 units
Average unit price -- $630K
Wing area 16.8 m² 13.5 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 11.7 m
Height 2.6 m 2.5 m
Length 8.4 m 8.0 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 287 km/h
Operational range 1,326 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 5,639 m 5,334 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,656 kg 1,383 kg
Empty weight 1,141 kg 943 kg
Total thrust 1 x 224 kW 1 x 149 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Beechcraft Bonanza or Cirrus SR-20?
The Cirrus SR-20 has a longer range at 1,450 km compared to the Beechcraft Bonanza's 1,326 km.
Which can fly higher, the Beechcraft Bonanza or Cirrus SR-20?
The Beechcraft Bonanza has a higher service ceiling at 5,639 meters (18,500 ft) compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the Beechcraft Bonanza or Cirrus SR-20?
The Beechcraft Bonanza has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,656 kg compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 1,383 kg.
Which is larger, the Beechcraft Bonanza or Cirrus SR-20?
The Beechcraft Bonanza is longer at 8.4 meters compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 8.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Beechcraft Bonanza or Cirrus SR-20?
The Beechcraft Bonanza entered service first in 1947, 52 years before the Cirrus SR-20 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Beechcraft Bonanza or Cirrus SR-20?
The Beechcraft Bonanza has been produced in greater numbers with 18,525 units compared to 1,459 units of the Cirrus SR-20.