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Il-78 Midas vs Cirrus SR22

Il-78 Midas vs Cirrus SR22 at a glance — top speed 850 vs 343 km/h, range 7,300 vs 1,943 km, max takeoff weight 210,000 vs 1,633 kg, built 53 vs 8,785 units.

Ilyushin Il-78 Midas military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-78 Midas
Cirrus SR22 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Cirrus SR22
Specifications
Il-78 Midas Cirrus SR22
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Cirrus
First flight 26 June 1983 1 November 2000
Year introduced 1984 2001
Number produced 53 units 8785 units
Average unit price -- $850K
Wing area 300.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 50.5 m 11.7 m
Height 14.8 m 2.7 m
Length 46.6 m 7.9 m
Maximum speed 850 km/h 343 km/h
Operational range 7,300 km 1,943 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 5,334 m
Max. takeoff weight 210,000 kg 1,633 kg
Empty weight 72,000 kg 1,029 kg
Total thrust 4 x 12,020 kgf 1 x 231 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-78 Midas or Cirrus SR22?
The Il-78 Midas is faster with a maximum speed of 850 km/h compared to the Cirrus SR22's 343 km/h, a difference of 507 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-78 Midas or Cirrus SR22?
The Il-78 Midas has a longer range at 7,300 km compared to the Cirrus SR22's 1,943 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-78 Midas or Cirrus SR22?
The Il-78 Midas has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Cirrus SR22's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-78 Midas or Cirrus SR22?
The Il-78 Midas has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 210,000 kg compared to the Cirrus SR22's 1,633 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-78 Midas or Cirrus SR22?
The Il-78 Midas is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the Cirrus SR22's 7.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-78 Midas or Cirrus SR22?
The Il-78 Midas entered service first in 1984, 17 years before the Cirrus SR22 which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-78 Midas or Cirrus SR22?
The Cirrus SR22 has been produced in greater numbers with 8,785 units compared to 53 units of the Il-78 Midas.