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King Air 350 vs Cirrus SR-20

King Air 350 vs Cirrus SR-20 at a glance — top speed 578 vs 287 km/h, range 3,345 vs 1,450 km, max takeoff weight 6,804 vs 1,383 kg, built 4,442 vs 1,459 units.

Beechcraft King Air 350 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 King Air 350
Cirrus SR-20 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Cirrus SR-20
Specifications
King Air 350 Cirrus SR-20
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Cirrus
First flight 13 September 1988 21 March 1995
Year introduced 1990 1999
Number produced 4442 units 1459 units
Average unit price $7.8 million $630K
Wing area -- m² 13.5 m²
Wingspan 17.7 m 11.7 m
Height 4.4 m 2.5 m
Length 14.2 m 8.0 m
Maximum speed 578 km/h 287 km/h
Operational range 3,345 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 10,668 m 5,334 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,804 kg 1,383 kg
Empty weight 4,516 kg 943 kg
Total thrust 2 x 783 kW 1 x 149 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the King Air 350 or Cirrus SR-20?
The King Air 350 is faster with a maximum speed of 578 km/h compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 287 km/h, a difference of 291 km/h.
Which has longer range, the King Air 350 or Cirrus SR-20?
The King Air 350 has a longer range at 3,345 km compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the King Air 350 or Cirrus SR-20?
The King Air 350 has a higher service ceiling at 10,668 meters (35,000 ft) compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the King Air 350 or Cirrus SR-20?
The King Air 350 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,804 kg compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 1,383 kg.
Which is larger, the King Air 350 or Cirrus SR-20?
The King Air 350 is longer at 14.2 meters compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the King Air 350 or Cirrus SR-20?
The King Air 350 is more expensive at approximately $7.8 million per unit compared to the Cirrus SR-20 at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the King Air 350 or Cirrus SR-20?
The King Air 350 entered service first in 1990, 9 years before the Cirrus SR-20 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the King Air 350 or Cirrus SR-20?
The King Air 350 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,442 units compared to 1,459 units of the Cirrus SR-20.