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SH-5 vs Cirrus SR22

SH-5 vs Cirrus SR22 at a glance — top speed 556 vs 343 km/h, range 4,756 vs 1,943 km, max takeoff weight 45,000 vs 1,633 kg, built 7 vs 8,785 units.

Harbin SH-5 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 SH-5
Cirrus SR22 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Cirrus SR22
Specifications
SH-5 Cirrus SR22
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Harbin Cirrus
First flight 3 April 1976 1 November 2000
Year introduced 1986 2001
Number produced 7 units 8785 units
Average unit price -- $850K
Wing area 144.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 36.0 m 11.7 m
Height 9.8 m 2.7 m
Length 38.9 m 7.9 m
Maximum speed 556 km/h 343 km/h
Operational range 4,756 km 1,943 km
Service ceiling 10,250 m 5,334 m
Max. takeoff weight 45,000 kg 1,633 kg
Empty weight 26,500 kg 1,029 kg
Total thrust 4 x 2,349 kW 1 x 231 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the SH-5 or Cirrus SR22?
The SH-5 is faster with a maximum speed of 556 km/h compared to the Cirrus SR22's 343 km/h, a difference of 213 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SH-5 or Cirrus SR22?
The SH-5 has a longer range at 4,756 km compared to the Cirrus SR22's 1,943 km.
Which can fly higher, the SH-5 or Cirrus SR22?
The SH-5 has a higher service ceiling at 10,250 meters (33,628 ft) compared to the Cirrus SR22's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the SH-5 or Cirrus SR22?
The SH-5 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,000 kg compared to the Cirrus SR22's 1,633 kg.
Which is larger, the SH-5 or Cirrus SR22?
The SH-5 is longer at 38.9 meters compared to the Cirrus SR22's 7.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the SH-5 or Cirrus SR22?
The SH-5 entered service first in 1986, 15 years before the Cirrus SR22 which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SH-5 or Cirrus SR22?
The Cirrus SR22 has been produced in greater numbers with 8,785 units compared to 7 units of the SH-5.