EF-111 Raven vs SR-20
The EF-111 Raven and the SR-20 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by General Dynamics/Grumman and Cirrus respectively. The EF-111 Raven reaches 2,350 km/h — 8.2x the SR-20's 287 km/h. The EF-111 Raven has an operational range of 3,220 km vs 1,450 km for the SR-20. The EF-111 Raven operates at altitudes up to 17,000 m compared to 5,334 m for the SR-20. At 39,680 kg MTOW, the EF-111 Raven is 29:1 the SR-20's 1,383 kg. The EF-111 Raven has been produced in 42 units vs 1,459 for the SR-20. Unit cost is $65M for the EF-111 Raven vs $0.63M for the SR-20. The EF-111 Raven first flew 18 years before the SR-20 (1977 vs 1995).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics/Grumman |
| First flight | 1 January 1977 |
| Year introduced | 1981 |
| Number produced | 42 units |
| Average unit price | $65 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 | 48.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 19.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 23.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2350 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,220 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 17,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 39,680 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 24,230 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 8,390 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 EF-111 Raven or SR-20?
The EF-111 Raven is faster with a maximum speed of 2,350 km/h compared to the SR-20's 287 km/h, a difference of 2,063 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EF-111 Raven or SR-20?
The EF-111 Raven has a longer range at 3,220 km compared to the SR-20's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the EF-111 Raven or SR-20?
The EF-111 Raven has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 ft) compared to the SR-20's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the EF-111 Raven or SR-20?
The EF-111 Raven has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 39,680 kg compared to the SR-20's 1,383 kg.
Which is larger, the EF-111 Raven or SR-20?
The EF-111 Raven is longer at 23.5 meters compared to the SR-20's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the EF-111 Raven or SR-20?
The EF-111 Raven is more expensive at approximately $65 million per unit compared to the SR-20 at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the EF-111 Raven or SR-20?
The EF-111 Raven entered service first in 1981, 18 years before the SR-20 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EF-111 Raven or SR-20?
The SR-20 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,459 units compared to 42 units of the EF-111 Raven.