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M-55 Mystic vs Cirrus SR-20

Myasishchev M-55 Mystic military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 M-55 Mystic
Cirrus SR-20 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Cirrus SR-20
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Specifications
M-55 Mystic Cirrus SR-20
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Myasishchev Cirrus
First flight 16 August 1988 21 March 1995
Year introduced -- 1999
Number produced 5 units 1459 units
Average unit price -- $630K
Wing area 131.6 m² 13.5 m²
Wingspan 37.5 m 11.7 m
Height 4.8 m 2.5 m
Length 22.9 m 8.0 m
Maximum speed 750 km/h 287 km/h
Operational range 4,965 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 21,500 m 5,334 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,800 kg 1,383 kg
Empty weight 13,995 kg 943 kg
Total thrust 2 x 93 kN 1 x 149 kW
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Overview

The M-55 Mystic and the Cirrus SR-20 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Myasishchev and Cirrus respectively.

The M-55 Mystic reaches 750 km/h — 2.6:1 the Cirrus SR-20's 287 km/h. The M-55 Mystic has an operational range of 4,965 km vs 1,450 km for the Cirrus SR-20. The M-55 Mystic operates at altitudes up to 21,500 m compared to 5,334 m for the Cirrus SR-20. At 23,800 kg MTOW, the M-55 Mystic is 17:1 the Cirrus SR-20's 1,383 kg.

The M-55 Mystic has been produced in 5 units vs 1,459 for the Cirrus SR-20. The M-55 Mystic first flew 7 years before the Cirrus SR-20 (1988 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-55 Mystic or Cirrus SR-20?
The M-55 Mystic is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 287 km/h, a difference of 463 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-55 Mystic or Cirrus SR-20?
The M-55 Mystic has a longer range at 4,965 km compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-55 Mystic or Cirrus SR-20?
The M-55 Mystic has a higher service ceiling at 21,500 meters (70,538 ft) compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-55 Mystic or Cirrus SR-20?
The M-55 Mystic has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,800 kg compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 1,383 kg.
Which is larger, the M-55 Mystic or Cirrus SR-20?
The M-55 Mystic is longer at 22.9 meters compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 8.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-55 Mystic or Cirrus SR-20?
The Cirrus SR-20 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,459 units compared to 5 units of the M-55 Mystic.