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KJ-200 Moth vs Cirrus SR22

KJ-200 Moth vs Cirrus SR22 at a glance — top speed 660 vs 343 km/h, range 5,615 vs 1,943 km, max takeoff weight 61,000 vs 1,633 kg, built 11 vs 8,785 units.

Shaanxi KJ-200 Moth military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 KJ-200 Moth
Cirrus SR22 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Cirrus SR22
Specifications
KJ-200 Moth Cirrus SR22
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Shaanxi Cirrus
First flight 1 January 2005 1 November 2000
Year introduced 2007 2001
Number produced 11 units 8785 units
Average unit price -- $850K
Wing area 121.9 m² -- m²
Wingspan 38.0 m 11.7 m
Height 11.2 m 2.7 m
Length 34.0 m 7.9 m
Maximum speed 660 km/h 343 km/h
Operational range 5,615 km 1,943 km
Service ceiling 10,400 m 5,334 m
Max. takeoff weight 61,000 kg 1,633 kg
Empty weight 35,490 kg 1,029 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,170 kW 1 x 231 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KJ-200 Moth or Cirrus SR22?
The KJ-200 Moth is faster with a maximum speed of 660 km/h compared to the Cirrus SR22's 343 km/h, a difference of 317 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KJ-200 Moth or Cirrus SR22?
The KJ-200 Moth has a longer range at 5,615 km compared to the Cirrus SR22's 1,943 km.
Which can fly higher, the KJ-200 Moth or Cirrus SR22?
The KJ-200 Moth has a higher service ceiling at 10,400 meters (34,120 ft) compared to the Cirrus SR22's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the KJ-200 Moth or Cirrus SR22?
The KJ-200 Moth has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61,000 kg compared to the Cirrus SR22's 1,633 kg.
Which is larger, the KJ-200 Moth or Cirrus SR22?
The KJ-200 Moth is longer at 34.0 meters compared to the Cirrus SR22's 7.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the KJ-200 Moth or Cirrus SR22?
The Cirrus SR22 entered service first in 2001, 6 years before the KJ-200 Moth which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KJ-200 Moth or Cirrus SR22?
The Cirrus SR22 has been produced in greater numbers with 8,785 units compared to 11 units of the KJ-200 Moth.