EC-130 Commando Solo vs SR-20
The EC-130 Commando Solo and the SR-20 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed Martin and Cirrus respectively. The EC-130 Commando Solo reaches 671 km/h — 2.3x the SR-20's 287 km/h. The EC-130 Commando Solo has an operational range of 4,300 km vs 1,450 km for the SR-20. The EC-130 Commando Solo operates at altitudes up to 8,534 m compared to 5,334 m for the SR-20. At 74,389 kg MTOW, the EC-130 Commando Solo is 54:1 the SR-20's 1,383 kg. The EC-130 Commando Solo has been produced in 14 units vs 1,459 for the SR-20. Unit cost is $150M for the EC-130 Commando Solo vs $0.63M for the SR-20. The EC-130 Commando Solo first flew 38 years before the SR-20 (1957 vs 1995).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| First flight | 1 January 1957 |
| Year introduced | 1975 |
| Number produced | 14 units |
| Average unit price | $150 million |
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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 | 162.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 40.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 11.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 29.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 671 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,300 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,534 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 74,389 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 34,274 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 4,474 kW ◉ |
| 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 EC-130 Commando Solo or SR-20?
The EC-130 Commando Solo is faster with a maximum speed of 671 km/h compared to the SR-20's 287 km/h, a difference of 384 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EC-130 Commando Solo or SR-20?
The EC-130 Commando Solo has a longer range at 4,300 km compared to the SR-20's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the EC-130 Commando Solo or SR-20?
The EC-130 Commando Solo has a higher service ceiling at 8,534 meters (27,998 ft) compared to the SR-20's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the EC-130 Commando Solo or SR-20?
The EC-130 Commando Solo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 74,389 kg compared to the SR-20's 1,383 kg.
Which is larger, the EC-130 Commando Solo or SR-20?
The EC-130 Commando Solo is longer at 29.7 meters compared to the SR-20's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the EC-130 Commando Solo or SR-20?
The EC-130 Commando Solo is more expensive at approximately $150 million per unit compared to the SR-20 at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the EC-130 Commando Solo or SR-20?
The EC-130 Commando Solo entered service first in 1975, 24 years before the SR-20 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EC-130 Commando Solo or SR-20?
The SR-20 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,459 units compared to 14 units of the EC-130 Commando Solo.