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P-8 Poseidon vs Cirrus SR22

P-8 Poseidon vs Cirrus SR22 at a glance — top speed 907 vs 343 km/h, range 2,225 vs 1,943 km, max takeoff weight 85,820 vs 1,633 kg, built 187 vs 8,785 units.

Boeing P-8 Poseidon military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 P-8 Poseidon
Cirrus SR22 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Cirrus SR22
Specifications
P-8 Poseidon Cirrus SR22
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Cirrus
First flight 25 April 2009 1 November 2000
Year introduced 2013 2001
Number produced 187 units 8785 units
Average unit price $150 million $850K
Wingspan 37.6 m 11.7 m
Height 12.8 m 2.7 m
Length 39.5 m 7.9 m
Maximum speed 907 km/h 343 km/h
Operational range 2,225 km 1,943 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 5,334 m
Max. takeoff weight 85,820 kg 1,633 kg
Empty weight 62,730 kg 1,029 kg
Total thrust 2 x 121 kN 1 x 231 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the P-8 Poseidon or Cirrus SR22?
The P-8 Poseidon is faster with a maximum speed of 907 km/h compared to the Cirrus SR22's 343 km/h, a difference of 564 km/h.
Which has longer range, the P-8 Poseidon or Cirrus SR22?
The P-8 Poseidon has a longer range at 2,225 km compared to the Cirrus SR22's 1,943 km.
Which can fly higher, the P-8 Poseidon or Cirrus SR22?
The P-8 Poseidon has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the Cirrus SR22's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the P-8 Poseidon or Cirrus SR22?
The P-8 Poseidon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 85,820 kg compared to the Cirrus SR22's 1,633 kg.
Which is larger, the P-8 Poseidon or Cirrus SR22?
The P-8 Poseidon is longer at 39.5 meters compared to the Cirrus SR22's 7.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the P-8 Poseidon or Cirrus SR22?
The P-8 Poseidon is more expensive at approximately $150 million per unit compared to the Cirrus SR22 at $0.8 million.
Which entered service first, the P-8 Poseidon or Cirrus SR22?
The Cirrus SR22 entered service first in 2001, 12 years before the P-8 Poseidon which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the P-8 Poseidon or Cirrus SR22?
The Cirrus SR22 has been produced in greater numbers with 8,785 units compared to 187 units of the P-8 Poseidon.