US-2 vs SR-20

Overview

The US-2 and the SR-20 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by ShinMaywa and Cirrus respectively.

Top speed is 560 km/h for the US-2 vs 287 km/h for the SR-20. The US-2 has an operational range of 4,700 km vs 1,450 km for the SR-20. The US-2 operates at altitudes up to 7,195 m compared to 5,334 m for the SR-20. At 47,700 kg MTOW, the US-2 is 34:1 the SR-20's 1,383 kg.

The US-2 has been produced in 8 units vs 1,459 for the SR-20. Unit cost is $113M for the US-2 vs $0.63M for the SR-20. The SR-20 first flew 8 years before the US-2 (1995 vs 2003).

Japanese amphibious aircraft, prominently utilized for air-sea rescue operations, predominantly during the early 21st century.
ShinMaywa US-2 Other profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer ShinMaywa
First flight 18 December 2003
Year introduced 2007
Number produced 8 units
Average unit price $113 million
American civil utility aircraft, renowned from the late 20th century, extensively deployed in private aviation and flight training.
Cirrus SR-20 Other profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Cirrus
First flight 21 March 1995
Year introduced 1999
Number produced 1459 units
Average unit price $630K
Wing area 136.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 33.2 m β—‰
Height 9.8 m β—‰
Length 33.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 560 km/h β—‰
Operational range 4,700 km β—‰
Service ceiling 7,195 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 47,700 kg β—‰
Empty weight 25,630 kg β—‰
Total thrust 4 x 856 kW β—‰
Wing area 13.5 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.7 m β—‰
Height 2.5 m β—‰
Length 8.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 287 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,450 km β—‰
Service ceiling 5,334 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,383 kg β—‰
Empty weight 943 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 149 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the US-2 or SR-20?
The US-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 560 km/h compared to the SR-20's 287 km/h, a difference of 273 km/h.
Which has longer range, the US-2 or SR-20?
The US-2 has a longer range at 4,700 km compared to the SR-20's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the US-2 or SR-20?
The US-2 has a higher service ceiling at 7,195 meters (23,605 ft) compared to the SR-20's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the US-2 or SR-20?
The US-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,700 kg compared to the SR-20's 1,383 kg.
Which is larger, the US-2 or SR-20?
The US-2 is longer at 33.5 meters compared to the SR-20's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the US-2 or SR-20?
The US-2 is more expensive at approximately $113 million per unit compared to the SR-20 at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the US-2 or SR-20?
The SR-20 entered service first in 1999, 8 years before the US-2 which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the US-2 or SR-20?
The SR-20 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,459 units compared to 8 units of the US-2.