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R-99 Erieye vs Cirrus SR-20

R-99 Erieye vs Cirrus SR-20 at a glance — top speed 833 vs 287 km/h, range 3,000 vs 1,450 km, max takeoff weight 24,100 vs 1,383 kg.

Embraer R-99 Erieye military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 R-99 Erieye
Cirrus SR-20 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Cirrus SR-20
Specifications
R-99 Erieye Cirrus SR-20
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer Cirrus
First flight 1 January 1999 21 March 1995
Year introduced 2001 1999
Number produced N/A 1459 units
Average unit price -- $630K
Wing area 51.2 m² 13.5 m²
Wingspan 20.0 m 11.7 m
Height 6.8 m 2.5 m
Length 29.9 m 8.0 m
Maximum speed 833 km/h 287 km/h
Operational range 3,000 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 5,334 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,100 kg 1,383 kg
Empty weight 12,591 kg 943 kg
Total thrust 2 x 40 kN 1 x 149 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the R-99 Erieye or Cirrus SR-20?
The R-99 Erieye is faster with a maximum speed of 833 km/h compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 287 km/h, a difference of 546 km/h.
Which has longer range, the R-99 Erieye or Cirrus SR-20?
The R-99 Erieye has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the R-99 Erieye or Cirrus SR-20?
The R-99 Erieye has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the R-99 Erieye or Cirrus SR-20?
The R-99 Erieye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 24,100 kg compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 1,383 kg.
Which is larger, the R-99 Erieye or Cirrus SR-20?
The R-99 Erieye is longer at 29.9 meters compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 8.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the R-99 Erieye or Cirrus SR-20?
The Cirrus SR-20 entered service first in 1999, 2 years before the R-99 Erieye which entered service in 2001.