Hawker 800 vs SR-20

The Hawker 800 and the SR-20 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Hawker Beechcraft and Cirrus respectively. The Hawker 800 reaches 830 km/h — 2.9x the SR-20's 287 km/h. The Hawker 800 has an operational range of 5,232 km vs 1,450 km for the SR-20. The Hawker 800 operates at altitudes up to 12,497 m compared to 5,334 m for the SR-20. At 12,701 kg MTOW, the Hawker 800 is 9.2x the SR-20's 1,383 kg. The Hawker 800 has been produced in 650 units vs 1,459 for the SR-20. Unit cost is $13.78M for the Hawker 800 vs $0.63M for the SR-20. The Hawker 800 first flew 12 years before the SR-20 (1983 vs 1995).

British mid-size twinjet corporate aircraft, known for its international charters and private operations since the mid-1980s.
Hawker Beechcraft Hawker 800 Other profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Hawker Beechcraft
First flight 26 June 1983
Year introduced 1983
Number produced 650 units
Average unit price $13.8 million
American civil utility aircraft, renowned from the late 20th century, extensively deployed in private aviation and flight training.
Cirrus SR-20 Other profile drawing
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 $630K
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 16.6 m
Height 5.5 m
Length 15.6 m
Maximum speed 830 km/h
Operational range 5,232 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,701 kg
Empty weight 7,108 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,057 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 Hawker 800 or SR-20?
The Hawker 800 is faster with a maximum speed of 830 km/h compared to the SR-20's 287 km/h, a difference of 543 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawker 800 or SR-20?
The Hawker 800 has a longer range at 5,232 km compared to the SR-20's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawker 800 or SR-20?
The Hawker 800 has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the SR-20's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawker 800 or SR-20?
The Hawker 800 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,701 kg compared to the SR-20's 1,383 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawker 800 or SR-20?
The Hawker 800 is longer at 15.6 meters compared to the SR-20's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hawker 800 or SR-20?
The Hawker 800 is more expensive at approximately $14 million per unit compared to the SR-20 at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the Hawker 800 or SR-20?
The Hawker 800 entered service first in 1983, 16 years before the SR-20 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawker 800 or SR-20?
The SR-20 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,459 units compared to 650 units of the Hawker 800.