P-3 Orion vs SR-20
The P-3 Orion and the SR-20 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed and Cirrus respectively. The P-3 Orion reaches 750 km/h — 2.6x the SR-20's 287 km/h. The P-3 Orion has an operational range of 2,491 km vs 1,450 km for the SR-20. The P-3 Orion operates at altitudes up to 8,626 m compared to 5,334 m for the SR-20. At 64,410 kg MTOW, the P-3 Orion is 47:1 the SR-20's 1,383 kg. The P-3 Orion has been produced in 757 units vs 1,459 for the SR-20. Unit cost is $36M for the P-3 Orion vs $0.63M for the SR-20. The P-3 Orion first flew 37 years before the SR-20 (1958 vs 1995).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed |
| First flight | 19 August 1958 |
| Year introduced | 1962 |
| Number produced | 757 units |
| Average unit price | $36 million |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cirrus |
| First flight | 21 March 1995 |
| Year introduced | 1999 |
| Number produced | 1459 units |
| Average unit price | $0.6 million |
| Wing area | 121.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 30.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 11.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 35.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 750 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,491 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,626 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 64,410 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 35,017 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 3,430 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 13.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 287 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,450 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,334 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,383 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 943 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 149 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the P-3 Orion or SR-20?
The P-3 Orion is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the SR-20's 287 km/h, a difference of 463 km/h.
Which has longer range, the P-3 Orion or SR-20?
The P-3 Orion has a longer range at 2,491 km compared to the SR-20's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the P-3 Orion or SR-20?
The P-3 Orion has a higher service ceiling at 8,626 meters (28,300 ft) compared to the SR-20's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the P-3 Orion or SR-20?
The P-3 Orion has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 64,410 kg compared to the SR-20's 1,383 kg.
Which is larger, the P-3 Orion or SR-20?
The P-3 Orion is longer at 35.6 meters compared to the SR-20's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the P-3 Orion or SR-20?
The P-3 Orion is more expensive at approximately $36 million per unit compared to the SR-20 at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the P-3 Orion or SR-20?
The P-3 Orion entered service first in 1962, 37 years before the SR-20 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the P-3 Orion or SR-20?
The SR-20 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,459 units compared to 757 units of the P-3 Orion.