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SH-5 vs Cirrus SR-20

Harbin SH-5 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 SH-5
Cirrus SR-20 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Cirrus SR-20
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Specifications
SH-5 Cirrus SR-20
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Harbin Cirrus
First flight 3 April 1976 21 March 1995
Year introduced 1986 1999
Number produced 7 units 1459 units
Average unit price -- $630K
Wing area 144.0 m² 13.5 m²
Wingspan 36.0 m 11.7 m
Height 9.8 m 2.5 m
Length 38.9 m 8.0 m
Maximum speed 556 km/h 287 km/h
Operational range 4,756 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 10,250 m 5,334 m
Max. takeoff weight 45,000 kg 1,383 kg
Empty weight 26,500 kg 943 kg
Total thrust 4 x 2,349 kW 1 x 149 kW
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Overview

The SH-5 and the Cirrus SR-20 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Harbin and Cirrus respectively.

Top speed is 556 km/h for the SH-5 vs 287 km/h for the Cirrus SR-20. The SH-5 has an operational range of 4,756 km vs 1,450 km for the Cirrus SR-20. The SH-5 operates at altitudes up to 10,250 m compared to 5,334 m for the Cirrus SR-20. At 45,000 kg MTOW, the SH-5 is 33:1 the Cirrus SR-20's 1,383 kg.

The SH-5 has been produced in 7 units vs 1,459 for the Cirrus SR-20. The SH-5 first flew 19 years before the Cirrus SR-20 (1976 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the SH-5 or Cirrus SR-20?
The SH-5 is faster with a maximum speed of 556 km/h compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 287 km/h, a difference of 269 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SH-5 or Cirrus SR-20?
The SH-5 has a longer range at 4,756 km compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the SH-5 or Cirrus SR-20?
The SH-5 has a higher service ceiling at 10,250 meters (33,628 ft) compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the SH-5 or Cirrus SR-20?
The SH-5 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,000 kg compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 1,383 kg.
Which is larger, the SH-5 or Cirrus SR-20?
The SH-5 is longer at 38.9 meters compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 8.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the SH-5 or Cirrus SR-20?
The SH-5 entered service first in 1986, 13 years before the Cirrus SR-20 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SH-5 or Cirrus SR-20?
The Cirrus SR-20 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,459 units compared to 7 units of the SH-5.