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E-7 Wedgetail vs Cirrus SR22

E-7 Wedgetail vs Cirrus SR22 at a glance — top speed 853 vs 343 km/h, range 6,500 vs 1,943 km, max takeoff weight 77,600 vs 1,633 kg, built 15 vs 8,785 units.

Boeing E-7 Wedgetail military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 E-7 Wedgetail
Cirrus SR22 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Cirrus SR22
Specifications
E-7 Wedgetail Cirrus SR22
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Cirrus
First flight 1 January 2004 1 November 2000
Year introduced 2010 2001
Number produced 15 units 8785 units
Average unit price $400 million $850K
Wing area 91.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 35.8 m 11.7 m
Height 12.5 m 2.7 m
Length 33.6 m 7.9 m
Maximum speed 853 km/h 343 km/h
Operational range 6,500 km 1,943 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 5,334 m
Max. takeoff weight 77,600 kg 1,633 kg
Empty weight 46,606 kg 1,029 kg
Total thrust 2 x 121 kN 1 x 231 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the E-7 Wedgetail or Cirrus SR22?
The E-7 Wedgetail is faster with a maximum speed of 853 km/h compared to the Cirrus SR22's 343 km/h, a difference of 510 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-7 Wedgetail or Cirrus SR22?
The E-7 Wedgetail has a longer range at 6,500 km compared to the Cirrus SR22's 1,943 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-7 Wedgetail or Cirrus SR22?
The E-7 Wedgetail has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the Cirrus SR22's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-7 Wedgetail or Cirrus SR22?
The E-7 Wedgetail has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 77,600 kg compared to the Cirrus SR22's 1,633 kg.
Which is larger, the E-7 Wedgetail or Cirrus SR22?
The E-7 Wedgetail is longer at 33.6 meters compared to the Cirrus SR22's 7.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the E-7 Wedgetail or Cirrus SR22?
The E-7 Wedgetail is more expensive at approximately $400 million per unit compared to the Cirrus SR22 at $0.8 million.
Which entered service first, the E-7 Wedgetail or Cirrus SR22?
The Cirrus SR22 entered service first in 2001, 9 years before the E-7 Wedgetail which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-7 Wedgetail or Cirrus SR22?
The Cirrus SR22 has been produced in greater numbers with 8,785 units compared to 15 units of the E-7 Wedgetail.