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King Air 350 vs Cirrus SR22

King Air 350 vs Cirrus SR22 at a glance — top speed 578 vs 343 km/h, range 3,345 vs 1,943 km, max takeoff weight 6,804 vs 1,633 kg, built 4,442 vs 8,785 units.

Beechcraft King Air 350 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 King Air 350
Cirrus SR22 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Cirrus SR22
Specifications
King Air 350 Cirrus SR22
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Cirrus
First flight 13 September 1988 1 November 2000
Year introduced 1990 2001
Number produced 4442 units 8785 units
Average unit price $7.8 million $850K
Wingspan 17.7 m 11.7 m
Height 4.4 m 2.7 m
Length 14.2 m 7.9 m
Maximum speed 578 km/h 343 km/h
Operational range 3,345 km 1,943 km
Service ceiling 10,668 m 5,334 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,804 kg 1,633 kg
Empty weight 4,516 kg 1,029 kg
Total thrust 2 x 783 kW 1 x 231 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the King Air 350 or Cirrus SR22?
The King Air 350 is faster with a maximum speed of 578 km/h compared to the Cirrus SR22's 343 km/h, a difference of 235 km/h.
Which has longer range, the King Air 350 or Cirrus SR22?
The King Air 350 has a longer range at 3,345 km compared to the Cirrus SR22's 1,943 km.
Which can fly higher, the King Air 350 or Cirrus SR22?
The King Air 350 has a higher service ceiling at 10,668 meters (35,000 ft) compared to the Cirrus SR22's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the King Air 350 or Cirrus SR22?
The King Air 350 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,804 kg compared to the Cirrus SR22's 1,633 kg.
Which is larger, the King Air 350 or Cirrus SR22?
The King Air 350 is longer at 14.2 meters compared to the Cirrus SR22's 7.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the King Air 350 or Cirrus SR22?
The King Air 350 is more expensive at approximately $7.8 million per unit compared to the Cirrus SR22 at $0.8 million.
Which entered service first, the King Air 350 or Cirrus SR22?
The King Air 350 entered service first in 1990, 11 years before the Cirrus SR22 which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the King Air 350 or Cirrus SR22?
The Cirrus SR22 has been produced in greater numbers with 8,785 units compared to 4,442 units of the King Air 350.