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KQ-200 vs Cirrus SR-20

KQ-200 vs Cirrus SR-20 at a glance — top speed 600 vs 287 km/h, range 5,000 vs 1,450 km.

Shaanxi KQ-200 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 KQ-200
Cirrus SR-20 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Cirrus SR-20
Specifications
KQ-200 Cirrus SR-20
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Shaanxi Cirrus
First flight -- 21 March 1995
Year introduced 2015 1999
Number produced N/A 1459 units
Average unit price -- $630K
Wing area -- m² 13.5 m²
Wingspan -- m 11.7 m
Height -- m 2.5 m
Length -- m 8.0 m
Maximum speed 600 km/h 287 km/h
Operational range 5,000 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling -- m 5,334 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 1,383 kg
Empty weight -- kg 943 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 149 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KQ-200 or Cirrus SR-20?
The KQ-200 is faster with a maximum speed of 600 km/h compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 287 km/h, a difference of 313 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KQ-200 or Cirrus SR-20?
The KQ-200 has a longer range at 5,000 km compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the KQ-200 or Cirrus SR-20?
The Cirrus SR-20 has a higher service ceiling at 5,334 meters (17,500 ft) compared to the KQ-200's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the KQ-200 or Cirrus SR-20?
The Cirrus SR-20 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,383 kg compared to the KQ-200's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the KQ-200 or Cirrus SR-20?
The Cirrus SR-20 is longer at 8.0 meters compared to the KQ-200's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the KQ-200 or Cirrus SR-20?
The Cirrus SR-20 entered service first in 1999, 16 years before the KQ-200 which entered service in 2015.