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EF-111 Raven vs Cirrus SR-20

Grumman EF-111 Raven military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 EF-111 Raven
Cirrus SR-20 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Cirrus SR-20
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Specifications
EF-111 Raven Cirrus SR-20
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Cirrus
First flight 1 January 1977 21 March 1995
Year introduced 1981 1999
Number produced 42 units 1459 units
Average unit price $65 million $630K
Wing area 48.8 m² 13.5 m²
Wingspan 19.2 m 11.7 m
Height 5.0 m 2.5 m
Length 23.5 m 8.0 m
Maximum speed 2350 km/h 287 km/h
Operational range 3,220 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 17,000 m 5,334 m
Max. takeoff weight 39,680 kg 1,383 kg
Empty weight 24,230 kg 943 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,390 kgf 1 x 149 kW
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Overview

The EF-111 Raven and the Cirrus SR-20 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Grumman and Cirrus respectively.

The EF-111 Raven reaches 2,350 km/h — 8.2:1 the Cirrus SR-20's 287 km/h. The EF-111 Raven has an operational range of 3,220 km vs 1,450 km for the Cirrus SR-20. The EF-111 Raven operates at altitudes up to 17,000 m compared to 5,334 m for the Cirrus SR-20. At 39,680 kg MTOW, the EF-111 Raven is 29:1 the Cirrus SR-20's 1,383 kg.

The EF-111 Raven has been produced in 42 units vs 1,459 for the Cirrus SR-20. Unit cost is $65M for the EF-111 Raven vs $0.63M for the Cirrus SR-20. The EF-111 Raven first flew 18 years before the Cirrus SR-20 (1977 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EF-111 Raven or Cirrus SR-20?
The EF-111 Raven is faster with a maximum speed of 2,350 km/h compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 287 km/h, a difference of 2,063 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EF-111 Raven or Cirrus SR-20?
The EF-111 Raven has a longer range at 3,220 km compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the EF-111 Raven or Cirrus SR-20?
The EF-111 Raven has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 ft) compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the EF-111 Raven or Cirrus SR-20?
The EF-111 Raven has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 39,680 kg compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 1,383 kg.
Which is larger, the EF-111 Raven or Cirrus SR-20?
The EF-111 Raven is longer at 23.5 meters compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the EF-111 Raven or Cirrus SR-20?
The EF-111 Raven is more expensive at approximately $65 million per unit compared to the Cirrus SR-20 at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the EF-111 Raven or Cirrus SR-20?
The EF-111 Raven entered service first in 1981, 18 years before the Cirrus SR-20 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EF-111 Raven or Cirrus SR-20?
The Cirrus SR-20 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,459 units compared to 42 units of the EF-111 Raven.