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KJ-200 Moth vs Cirrus SR-20

KJ-200 Moth vs Cirrus SR-20 at a glance — top speed 660 vs 287 km/h, range 5,615 vs 1,450 km, max takeoff weight 61,000 vs 1,383 kg, built 11 vs 1,459 units.

Shaanxi KJ-200 Moth military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 KJ-200 Moth
Cirrus SR-20 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Cirrus SR-20
Specifications
KJ-200 Moth Cirrus SR-20
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Shaanxi Cirrus
First flight 1 January 2005 21 March 1995
Year introduced 2007 1999
Number produced 11 units 1459 units
Average unit price -- $630K
Wing area 121.9 m² 13.5 m²
Wingspan 38.0 m 11.7 m
Height 11.2 m 2.5 m
Length 34.0 m 8.0 m
Maximum speed 660 km/h 287 km/h
Operational range 5,615 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 10,400 m 5,334 m
Max. takeoff weight 61,000 kg 1,383 kg
Empty weight 35,490 kg 943 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,170 kW 1 x 149 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KJ-200 Moth or Cirrus SR-20?
The KJ-200 Moth is faster with a maximum speed of 660 km/h compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 287 km/h, a difference of 373 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KJ-200 Moth or Cirrus SR-20?
The KJ-200 Moth has a longer range at 5,615 km compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the KJ-200 Moth or Cirrus SR-20?
The KJ-200 Moth has a higher service ceiling at 10,400 meters (34,120 ft) compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the KJ-200 Moth or Cirrus SR-20?
The KJ-200 Moth has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61,000 kg compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 1,383 kg.
Which is larger, the KJ-200 Moth or Cirrus SR-20?
The KJ-200 Moth is longer at 34.0 meters compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 8.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the KJ-200 Moth or Cirrus SR-20?
The Cirrus SR-20 entered service first in 1999, 8 years before the KJ-200 Moth which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KJ-200 Moth or Cirrus SR-20?
The Cirrus SR-20 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,459 units compared to 11 units of the KJ-200 Moth.