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P-8 Poseidon vs Cirrus SR-20

P-8 Poseidon vs Cirrus SR-20 at a glance — top speed 907 vs 287 km/h, range 2,225 vs 1,450 km, max takeoff weight 85,820 vs 1,383 kg, built 187 vs 1,459 units.

Boeing P-8 Poseidon military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 P-8 Poseidon
Cirrus SR-20 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Cirrus SR-20
Specifications
P-8 Poseidon Cirrus SR-20
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Cirrus
First flight 25 April 2009 21 March 1995
Year introduced 2013 1999
Number produced 187 units 1459 units
Average unit price $150 million $630K
Wing area -- m² 13.5 m²
Wingspan 37.6 m 11.7 m
Height 12.8 m 2.5 m
Length 39.5 m 8.0 m
Maximum speed 907 km/h 287 km/h
Operational range 2,225 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 5,334 m
Max. takeoff weight 85,820 kg 1,383 kg
Empty weight 62,730 kg 943 kg
Total thrust 2 x 121 kN 1 x 149 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the P-8 Poseidon or Cirrus SR-20?
The P-8 Poseidon is faster with a maximum speed of 907 km/h compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 287 km/h, a difference of 620 km/h.
Which has longer range, the P-8 Poseidon or Cirrus SR-20?
The P-8 Poseidon has a longer range at 2,225 km compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the P-8 Poseidon or Cirrus SR-20?
The P-8 Poseidon has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the P-8 Poseidon or Cirrus SR-20?
The P-8 Poseidon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 85,820 kg compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 1,383 kg.
Which is larger, the P-8 Poseidon or Cirrus SR-20?
The P-8 Poseidon is longer at 39.5 meters compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the P-8 Poseidon or Cirrus SR-20?
The P-8 Poseidon is more expensive at approximately $150 million per unit compared to the Cirrus SR-20 at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the P-8 Poseidon or Cirrus SR-20?
The Cirrus SR-20 entered service first in 1999, 14 years before the P-8 Poseidon which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the P-8 Poseidon or Cirrus SR-20?
The Cirrus SR-20 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,459 units compared to 187 units of the P-8 Poseidon.