DA62 vs SR-20

Overview

The DA62 and the SR-20 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Diamond and Cirrus respectively.

Top speed is 372 km/h for the DA62 vs 287 km/h for the SR-20. The DA62 has an operational range of 2,380 km vs 1,450 km for the SR-20. The DA62 operates at altitudes up to 6,069 m compared to 5,334 m for the SR-20.

The DA62 has been produced in 120 units vs 1,459 for the SR-20. Unit cost is $1.9M for the DA62 vs $0.63M for the SR-20. The SR-20 first flew 17 years before the DA62 (1995 vs 2012).

Austrian twin-engine, civil utility aircraft, used worldwide for light transport and aerial surveys in the 21st century.
Diamond DA62 Other profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ή Austria
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Diamond
First flight 1 April 2012
Year introduced 2015
Number produced 120 units
Average unit price $1.9 million
American civil utility aircraft, renowned from the late 20th century, extensively deployed in private aviation and flight training.
Cirrus SR-20 Other profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 17.1 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 14.6 m β—‰
Height 2.8 m β—‰
Length 9.2 m β—‰
Maximum speed 372 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,380 km β—‰
Service ceiling 6,069 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,300 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,590 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 66 kW β—‰
Wing area 13.5 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.7 m β—‰
Height 2.5 m β—‰
Length 8.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 287 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,450 km β—‰
Service ceiling 5,334 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,383 kg β—‰
Empty weight 943 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 149 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DA62 or SR-20?
The DA62 is faster with a maximum speed of 372 km/h compared to the SR-20's 287 km/h, a difference of 85 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DA62 or SR-20?
The DA62 has a longer range at 2,380 km compared to the SR-20's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the DA62 or SR-20?
The DA62 has a higher service ceiling at 6,069 meters (19,911 ft) compared to the SR-20's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the DA62 or SR-20?
The DA62 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,300 kg compared to the SR-20's 1,383 kg.
Which is larger, the DA62 or SR-20?
The DA62 is longer at 9.2 meters compared to the SR-20's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DA62 or SR-20?
The DA62 is more expensive at approximately $1.9 million per unit compared to the SR-20 at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the DA62 or SR-20?
The SR-20 entered service first in 1999, 16 years before the DA62 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DA62 or SR-20?
The SR-20 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,459 units compared to 120 units of the DA62.