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EA-18G Growler vs Cirrus SR22

EA-18G Growler vs Cirrus SR22 at a glance — top speed 1,900 vs 343 km/h, range 2,346 vs 1,943 km, max takeoff weight 29,964 vs 1,633 kg, built 165 vs 8,785 units.

Boeing EA-18G Growler military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 EA-18G Growler
Cirrus SR22 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Cirrus SR22
Specifications
EA-18G Growler Cirrus SR22
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Cirrus
First flight 15 August 2006 1 November 2000
Year introduced 2009 2001
Number produced 165 units 8785 units
Average unit price $125 million $850K
Wing area 46.5 m² -- m²
Wingspan 13.6 m 11.7 m
Height 4.9 m 2.7 m
Length 18.3 m 7.9 m
Maximum speed 1900 km/h 343 km/h
Operational range 2,346 km 1,943 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 5,334 m
Max. takeoff weight 29,964 kg 1,633 kg
Empty weight 15,011 kg 1,029 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,979 kgf 1 x 231 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EA-18G Growler or Cirrus SR22?
The EA-18G Growler is faster with a maximum speed of 1,900 km/h compared to the Cirrus SR22's 343 km/h, a difference of 1,557 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EA-18G Growler or Cirrus SR22?
The EA-18G Growler has a longer range at 2,346 km compared to the Cirrus SR22's 1,943 km.
Which can fly higher, the EA-18G Growler or Cirrus SR22?
The EA-18G Growler has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Cirrus SR22's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the EA-18G Growler or Cirrus SR22?
The EA-18G Growler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 29,964 kg compared to the Cirrus SR22's 1,633 kg.
Which is larger, the EA-18G Growler or Cirrus SR22?
The EA-18G Growler is longer at 18.3 meters compared to the Cirrus SR22's 7.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the EA-18G Growler or Cirrus SR22?
The EA-18G Growler is more expensive at approximately $125 million per unit compared to the Cirrus SR22 at $0.8 million.
Which entered service first, the EA-18G Growler or Cirrus SR22?
The Cirrus SR22 entered service first in 2001, 8 years before the EA-18G Growler which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EA-18G Growler or Cirrus SR22?
The Cirrus SR22 has been produced in greater numbers with 8,785 units compared to 165 units of the EA-18G Growler.