747 vs SR-20
Overview
The 747 and the SR-20 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Cirrus respectively.
The 747 reaches 1,014 km/h — 3.5x the SR-20's 287 km/h. The 747 has an operational range of 12,150 km vs 1,450 km for the SR-20. The 747 operates at altitudes up to 13,746 m compared to 5,334 m for the SR-20. At 377,842 kg MTOW, the 747 is 273:1 the SR-20's 1,383 kg.
The 747 has been produced in 1,574 units vs 1,459 for the SR-20. Unit cost is $285M for the 747 vs $0.63M for the SR-20. The 747 first flew 26 years before the SR-20 (1969 vs 1995).
| American wide-body commercial jet airliner, conceived in the 1960s and renowned for transcontinental and transatlantic flights. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 9 February 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1970 |
| Number produced | 1574 units |
| Average unit price | $285 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 | $630K |
| Wing area | 511.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 59.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 19.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 70.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1014 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 12,150 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,746 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 377,842 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 173,726 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 6,430 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 13.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 287 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,450 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,334 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,383 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 943 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 149 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 747 or SR-20?
The 747 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,014 km/h compared to the SR-20's 287 km/h, a difference of 727 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 747 or SR-20?
The 747 has a longer range at 12,150 km compared to the SR-20's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the 747 or SR-20?
The 747 has a higher service ceiling at 13,746 meters (45,098 ft) compared to the SR-20's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the 747 or SR-20?
The 747 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 377,842 kg compared to the SR-20's 1,383 kg.
Which is larger, the 747 or SR-20?
The 747 is longer at 70.6 meters compared to the SR-20's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 747 or SR-20?
The 747 is more expensive at approximately $285 million per unit compared to the SR-20 at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the 747 or SR-20?
The 747 entered service first in 1970, 29 years before the SR-20 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 747 or SR-20?
The 747 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,574 units compared to 1,459 units of the SR-20.