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Hawker 800 vs Cirrus SR-20

Hawker 800 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Hawker 800
Cirrus SR-20 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Cirrus SR-20
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Specifications
Hawker 800 Cirrus SR-20
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Hawker Beechcraft Cirrus
First flight 26 June 1983 21 March 1995
Year introduced 1983 1999
Number produced 650 units 1459 units
Average unit price $13.8 million $630K
Wing area -- m² 13.5 m²
Wingspan 16.6 m 11.7 m
Height 5.5 m 2.5 m
Length 15.6 m 8.0 m
Maximum speed 830 km/h 287 km/h
Operational range 5,232 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 5,334 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,701 kg 1,383 kg
Empty weight 7,108 kg 943 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,114 kgf 1 x 149 kW
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Overview

The Hawker 800 and the Cirrus 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 Cirrus SR-20's 287 km/h. The Hawker 800 has an operational range of 5,232 km vs 1,450 km for the Cirrus SR-20. The Hawker 800 operates at altitudes up to 12,497 m compared to 5,334 m for the Cirrus SR-20. At 12,701 kg MTOW, the Hawker 800 is 9.2x the Cirrus SR-20's 1,383 kg.

The Hawker 800 has been produced in 650 units vs 1,459 for the Cirrus SR-20. Unit cost is $13.78M for the Hawker 800 vs $0.63M for the Cirrus SR-20. The Hawker 800 first flew 12 years before the Cirrus SR-20 (1983 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawker 800 or Cirrus SR-20?
The Hawker 800 is faster with a maximum speed of 830 km/h compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 287 km/h, a difference of 543 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawker 800 or Cirrus SR-20?
The Hawker 800 has a longer range at 5,232 km compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawker 800 or Cirrus SR-20?
The Hawker 800 has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawker 800 or Cirrus SR-20?
The Hawker 800 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,701 kg compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 1,383 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawker 800 or Cirrus SR-20?
The Hawker 800 is longer at 15.6 meters compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hawker 800 or Cirrus SR-20?
The Hawker 800 is more expensive at approximately $14 million per unit compared to the Cirrus SR-20 at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the Hawker 800 or Cirrus SR-20?
The Hawker 800 entered service first in 1983, 16 years before the Cirrus SR-20 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawker 800 or Cirrus SR-20?
The Cirrus SR-20 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,459 units compared to 650 units of the Hawker 800.