E-8 Joint STARS vs SR-20
The E-8 Joint STARS and the SR-20 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing/Northrop Grumman and Cirrus respectively. The E-8 Joint STARS reaches 853 km/h — 3.0x the SR-20's 287 km/h. The E-8 Joint STARS has an operational range of 6,821 km vs 1,450 km for the SR-20. The E-8 Joint STARS operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 5,334 m for the SR-20. At 152,407 kg MTOW, the E-8 Joint STARS is 110:1 the SR-20's 1,383 kg. The E-8 Joint STARS has been produced in 17 units vs 1,459 for the SR-20. Unit cost is $250M for the E-8 Joint STARS vs $0.63M for the SR-20. The E-8 Joint STARS first flew 1 years before the SR-20 (1994 vs 1995).
| American command and control aircraft, instrumental during Persian Gulf War, primarily deployed for surveillance and ground-target tracking missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing/Northrop Grumman |
| First flight | 1 January 1994 |
| Year introduced | 1996 |
| Number produced | 17 units |
| Average unit price | $250 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 | $0.6 million |
| Wing area | 283.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 44.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 46.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 853 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 6,821 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,802 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 152,407 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 77,564 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 8,709 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 E-8 Joint STARS or SR-20?
The E-8 Joint STARS is faster with a maximum speed of 853 km/h compared to the SR-20's 287 km/h, a difference of 566 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-8 Joint STARS or SR-20?
The E-8 Joint STARS has a longer range at 6,821 km compared to the SR-20's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-8 Joint STARS or SR-20?
The E-8 Joint STARS has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the SR-20's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-8 Joint STARS or SR-20?
The E-8 Joint STARS has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 152,407 kg compared to the SR-20's 1,383 kg.
Which is larger, the E-8 Joint STARS or SR-20?
The E-8 Joint STARS is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the SR-20's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the E-8 Joint STARS or SR-20?
The E-8 Joint STARS is more expensive at approximately $250 million per unit compared to the SR-20 at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the E-8 Joint STARS or SR-20?
The E-8 Joint STARS entered service first in 1996, 3 years before the SR-20 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-8 Joint STARS or SR-20?
The SR-20 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,459 units compared to 17 units of the E-8 Joint STARS.